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organise points and connect ideas to craft MODEL ESSAYS FOR UPSR

well-written essays. Patricia Teoh
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CONTENTS





UPSR English Paper 2 Format iv Model 19 Leaf et – Holiday English
Grammar Notes & Practices 1–9 Programme 31
Improving Your Writing Skills 10
Model 20 Notes – Ways of Appreciating
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SECTION A Information Transfer Others 32
• Tips and Guidelines 12 • UPSR PRACTICES 33-47

Model 1 Notes – A Misadventure 13 SECTION B Information Transfer &
Model 2 Notes – 21st Century Guided Writing
Classroom 14
• Tips and Guidelines 49-50
Model 3 Notes – Airport Lounge 15
Model 1 Co-curricular Activities 51-52
Model 4 Notes – Canteen 16
Model 2 A Mobile Library 53-54
Model 5 Notes – Park 17
Model 3 Activities at the National
Model 6 Notes – Home Safety Tips 18 Park 55-56

Model 7 Notes – Polluted Beach 19 Model 4 Joining a Sports Club 57-58
Model 8 Notice – Fun With English Model 5 Tasks to Do 59-60
Night 20
Model 6 Opening of a Shopping
Model 9 Recipe – Cooking Fried Rice 21 Mall 61-63
Model 10 Text – Announcement of Model 7 Trip to Melaka 64-65
Canteen Closure 22
Model 8 Great Places to Go 66-67
Model 11 Notes – New Baby Girl 23
Model 9 Going Green 68-69
Model 12 Flyer – A Healthy Restaurant 24 Model 10 Applying for Head
Model 13 Notes – Taxi Service 25 Prefect 70-71
Model 14 Table – English Carnival Model 11 Making a Card 72-73
Competition 26
Model 12 Eating Healthy 74-76
Model 15 Notice – School Trip to Model 13 Avoiding Heatstroke 77-78
Melaka 27
Model 14 Stopping Childhood
Model 16 Notes – An Internet Cafe 28 Obesity 79-80
Model 17 Brochure – Sepilok Orangutan 81-82
Sanctuary 29 Model 15 Visiting a Night Safari
Model 16 Doing Household
Model 18 Notes – The Koala 30 Chores 83-84


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Model 17 Getting a Pet 85-86 Model 10 During Recess 155-156
Model 18 Trip to Kelantan 87-88 Theme: A Succesful Act
Model 19 Buying a Gadget 89-90 Model 11 Overcoming Fear 157-158
Model 20 Mother’s Day Gifts 91-92 Model 12 Poetry Recital 159-160
Model 21 Outing to a Theme Park 93-94
Theme: Visit/ Outing
Model 22 Replying an Email 95-96
Model 13 An Educational
Model 23 Recommend a Book 97-98 Experience 161-162
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Model 24 Photography Model 14 Trip to a Waterfall 163-164
Competition 99-100
Theme: Characters
Model 25 Buying a Magazine 101-102
Model 15 A New Challenge 165-166
• UPSR Practices 103-120
Model 16 The Brave Taxi Driver 167-168
SECTION C Sentence Construction / Note Theme: School Life
Expansion
Model 17 A Lesson on
• Tips and Guidelines 122-123 Procrastination 169-170
• 10 Points to Excel in Writing
& Notes 124-136 Model 18 Best Class Campaign 171-172
Theme: A Good Deed Theme: Hobbies

Model 1 Helping a Handicapped Model 19 Gardening 173-174
Man 137-138
Model 20 Keeping Pets 175-176
Model 2 Helping a Little Lost Girl 139-140
Theme: Travel and Places
Model 3 Visit to an Old Folks’
Home 141-142 Model 21 A Visit to Perak Museum 177-178

Theme: A Lesson Model 22 School Trip to
Kuala Lumpur 179-180
Model 4 A Self sh Act 143-144
Theme: Idioms
Model 5 Addicted to Computer
Games 145-146 Model 23 Better to be Alone than to
be in Bad Company 181-182
Model 6 A Failed Prank 147-148
Model 24 All Work and No Play Makes
Theme: An Accident Jack a Dull Boy 183-184
Model 7 Beach Accident 149-150 Model 25 Better Safe Than Sorry 185-186
Model 8 An Irresponsible Brother 151-152 • UPSR Practices 187-196
Model Test UPSR 197-202
Theme: An Incident
Answers 203-212
Model 9 A Shocking Experience 153-154 Appendix 213-220

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English Paper 2 –
Writing [014]

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Section A Section B Section C

• Number of • Number of • Number of Questions: 2
Questions: 1 Questions: 2 • Candidates are
• Information Transfer • Information Transfer required to choose
• Candidates are • In B(i), candidates are only one question to
required to complete required to answer the answer.
the text based on the question based on the • Question 1: Sentence
information provided. graphic provided. Construction
• In B(ii), candidates are • Candidates are required
required to write 50 to to write a paragraph(s)
80 words based on a of 80 to 100 words based
Time visual stimulus. on a single picture.
• 15 minutes • Question 2: Note
Expansion
• Candidates are
Marks Time required to write a
• 25 minutes paragraph(s) of 80 to
• 10 marks
100 words based on
three pictures.
Marks

• 15 marks
Time
• 35 minutes



Marks
• 25 marks


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ips & Guidelines







1. This Section A carries 10 marks.

2. You will have to study and use the information given to complete the text.
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3. Study and understand the information before f lling in the blanks.

4. To f ll in the blanks correctly, read the sentence before and after the blanks
to get clues. Look for keywords.


5. Make sure to change the tenses or the structure of the phrase, if necessary,
to f t the sentences in the text.


6. Take note of your spelling, grammar and punctuation.

7. After you have f lled in all the blanks, read the whole passage again to
ensure the overall f ow.

8. You are advised to spend 15 minutes on this section.




Suggested marking scheme


The answers in this section are marked based on content and relevance of words
used.

DESCRIPTION MARKS

The information is correctly selected, placed and spelt. 2


Answers have punctuation, structural or spelling errors. 1

Distorted or no answers. 0






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1 Notes - A Misadventure


Study the notes and picture below. Use the information to complete the following text.

Fun Corner
– hands on games
– activities
– designed
– concept "sure, spend and share"
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gallery
– unique other info
– educational value
– enquiries
– open 10 a.m - 6 p.m
– [email protected]
RM1 Million Tunnel – contact 03-91792784
– experience
– variety
– Malaysian bank note
– making own banknotes

Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.

The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


Nicholas and his brother are at the Children’s Gallery. They
plural noun
are excited as there are many (1) hands on games and
activities at the Fun Corner. The activities are designed based
on(2) the concept of ‘Save, Spend and Share’. It is a unique
educational venue. Another interesting activity is called (3) RM1
a name
Million Tunnel where the children can experience its variety
of Malaysian banknote denominations and series. On top
perform a task
of that, they can (4) make their own Banknotes. The gallery
is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. You can email them
add preposition ‘at’
for any enquiries (5) at [email protected].


Tips
The highlighted words are also a
Pay attention to use root word verb if there is a ‘can’ before guide to the contents / structure
the blank. Insert ‘and’ when there are more than 1 item. of the expected answers.


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2 Notes - 21st Century Classroom


Study the notes and picture below. Use the information to complete the following text.


Tables rack
– arrange – storybooks
– 5 groups – magazines
– each group Reading Corner – comic
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– 4 or 6 tables
– back at class
– colourful chairs It Corner
– computer
– printer
– print information
– projects
carpet
– bus
– orange

Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.

The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.

Madam Phua is a class teacher. She wants to create a
21st century classroom. She asks her pupils for some
what is it related
suggestions. Susie suggests to (1) arrange the tables to

into 5 groups. Each group will have 6 or 4 tables. Izzat
where
suggests to create a Reading Corner (2) at the back
of the class with some colourful chairs and a rack for
function
(3) storybooks, magazines and comics. There should be
an orange carpet in the shape (4) of a bus be placed

there for the pupils to sit on it . Liana suggests to have an
IT Corner with a computer and printer for the pupils to
function
(5) print information for their projects. Madam Phua is happy

with their suggestions.

Tips
The highlighted words are also a
Insert articles ‘the’ and possessive pronoun when necessary. guide to the contents / structure
of the expected answers.


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3 Notes - Airport Lounge


Study the notes and picture below. Use the information to complete the following text.

Food and beverage TV Lounge
section – watch
– hot/ cold – movies
– drinks – earphones
– light refreshment
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Dining tables
– chairs
– enjoy
– food
other facilities
– Internet connection – chat
– via WIFI
– express check-in
– newspapers



Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.

The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


Oscar and family are traveling to Australia. They are at the
airport lounge for transit while waiting for their next f ight. He
sees (1) many dining tables with comfortable chairs. Some
verb + ing
guests are (2) enjoying their food while chatting happily.
There is a food and beverages section which serves hot
quantif er
and cold drinks along with (3) some light refreshments. For
guests who want to watch movies, there is (4) a TV lounge
examples
with earphones. Other facilities are (5) internet connection
via WIFI, express check-in and newspapers. Oscar is
happy to be there to refresh himself with his family.


Tips
The highlighted words are also a
If there is a verb to be (is/are) before the blank, remember guide to the contents / structure
to add ’ing’ to the verb that follows in your answer.
of the expected answers.

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4 Notes - Canteen

Study the notes and picture below. Use the information to complete the following text.

Fish pond Food counter
– stand around – queue up
– school gardener – buy
– feed – food
– f sh Drink counter
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– sell
– variety drinks
– soya milk
– fruit juices
– hot drinks

Tables
– sit
– benches
– eat
– food


Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.

The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.

It is recess time. The pupils are at the canteen. There are some
place
pupils queuing up patiently to buy food (1) at the food counter.
The canteen sells food such as fried noodles, sandwiches,
cupcakes and many others. There is a drink counter that
examples
sells variety of drinks (2) such as soya bean, fruit juices and
hot drinks. There are some who (3) are sitting on benches to plural verb-to-be

eat their food at the tables. There is also a group of pupils
singular verb-to-be
(4) standing around a f sh pond nearby.(5) The school
gardener is feeding the f sh in the pond. They like to watch a person
the colourful f sh in the pond.


Tips
The highlighted words are also a
Remember to use capital letter to begin your answer guide to the contents / structure
if it is the blank is at the beginning of a sentence. of the expected answers.


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5 Notes - Park


Study the notes and picture below. Use the information to complete the following text.


Mr Theng
– read
– newspaper
– sit
Others
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– jog – lazy chair Daughter
– walk – shady tree – catch
– keep f t – butterf y
– net


Two sons Wife
– f sh – prepare
– quietly – mat
– bring – take out
– baits – food
– pail – lay


Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.
The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


It is a Saturday. Mr Theng and his family are at the park
not far from their house. He is reading a newspaper
preposition
and sitting (1) on a lazy chair under a shady tree while
his wife is preparing food on a mat beside him. She is
verb +ing
(2) taking out the food and laying them on the mat to serve
her family. Their daughter is trying to catch a butterf y which
a tool
is f uttering above some f owers(3) with a net. His two sons
verb +ing
are (4) f shing quietly by the lake. They bring along some
baits and a pail. They are enjoying themselves. There are
activity
also others who (5) jog or walk in the park to keep f t.


Tips
The highlighted words are also a
Use conjunction ‘or’ if you are referring to guide to the contents / structure
a choice to join two words.
of the expected answers.

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6 Notes - Home Safety Tips

Study the notes and picture below. Use the information to complete the following text.


telephone windows
– turn down volume – locked
– intrudess – not at home
– not aware – at night
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– not home




doors
– front getting outside strangers
– back – not leave – not open
– locked – tools – door
– exterior – ladder – look
– reliable locks – prevent intrudess – carefully

Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.

Home Safety Tips
1. Always keep your gate, (1) front, and back doors locked.
Always make sure that all exterior doors have reliable
locks.
2. Keep your windows locked when you are (2) not at home time
or at night as most intruders like to get into your house
through them. begin with capital
3. (3) Do not open the door to strangers. Always look carefully letter
before opening the door to anyone.
4. Turn down the volume on your home telephone before
you go out so that intruders will (4) not aware you are not
at home.
5. Do not leave tools or ladders outside your house an action
(5) to prevent the intruders from using them to get into
your house. Tips
6. Children should know their parents’ telephone numbers so Pay attention to use
root word verb if there
that they can contact them in time of emergency. is a ‘to’ before the
blank.

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7 Picture & Notes – Polluted Beach


Study the notes and picture below. Use the information to complete the following text.

Others Norin Jagjit
– send – collect – pieces
– recyclable items – plastic – papers
– recycling centre – bottles – paper cups
– wish – containers
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– improve enviroment







Kim Hock & Kinah
– pull Prawin
– f shing net – pick up
– out – aluminium
– sand – cans


Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.
The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


It is a public holiday. Norin, Jagjit, Kim Hock, Kinah and
Prawin are wearing gloves to collect rubbish on a polluted activity
beach. Prawin is (1) picking up aluminium cans and putting
them into a big sack. Norin is collecting plastic bottles and
items
containers from the beach. Jagjit is picking up (2) pieces of
papers and paper cups. Kim Hock and Kinah are pulling a from where
f shing net (3) out of the sand. They are planning to send all to a place
recyclable items (4) to the recycling centre. They work hard
root verb
together as they hope to (5) improve the environment.


Tips
The highlighted words are also a
Add conjunction ‘and’ when f lling in the guide to the contents / structure
blank with more than 1 items. of the expected answers.


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8 Notice - Fun With English Night


Study the notice below and use the information to complete the text.


SJKC CHUNG MING
FUN WITH ENGLISH NIGHT
Place : School Hall
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Time : 6.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Date : 26 May 202_

Activities : • Public Speaking Competition
• Storytelling Competition
• Poetry Recitation Competition (Theme-Friendship)
• Tongue Twister Competition
• Get free balloons from the Balloon Clown
Pupils who are interested, please register with Miss Jenny Sheng
before 4 May 202_.
Many attractive prizes to be won!
Hurry and register! Don’t miss this golden opportunity.


Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.
The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.

There will be a (1) Fun with English Night held at SJK(C) singular event

Chung Ming on 26 May. This function will be held at the
duration of time
school hall from (2) 6.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m.. Students can
join competitions like (3) public speaking, storytelling, example
tongue twister and poetry recitation with the theme

of Friendship. Every pupil will be given a balloon by someone
(4) the Balloon Clown. The winners of the competitions will
root verb
(5) receive attractive prizes.



The highlighted words are also a
guide to the contents / structure
of the expected answers.


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9 Recipe - Cooking Fried Rice


Study the recipe below and use the information to complete the text.







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1. Heat up the wok and 2. Put in vegetables and 3. Add cooked meat.
add 2 teaspoons of oil. cook until tender.











4. Add 2 eggs and 5. Add cooked rice and 6. Stir everything swiftly until
scramble them. seasoning. the rice is well-coloured.

Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.
The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


Hasni wants to cook lunch for her family. Her daughter
food
suggests she cooks (1) fried rice. First, she prepares all the
basic ingredients such as (2) cooked rice, meat, vegetables complete the list of
ingredients
and eggs. Next, she (3) heats up the oil in the wok. Then,
she (4) puts in vegetables and cooked meat. After that, she step to take
adds two eggs and (5) scrambles them. Finally, she adds the
cooked rice and stirs until it is well-coloured. Now, the fried
rice is ready to be served.


Tips
The highlighted words are also a
Look for key words before and after the blanks guide to the contents / structure
to help you to f ll in the blanks correctly. of the expected answers.


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10 Text - Announcement of Canteen Closure

Study the text below and use the information to complete the text.


Attention all pupils,
Good morning! I have an important announcement to
make. The school canteen will be closed for two days on
Wednesday and Thursday because of shortage of water
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and some repair works.
I would like to advise you to bring your own food and
drinks from home. Tables and chairs will be placed in the
open hall for your convenience. You are only allowed to
eat and drink at the hall during recess. Please do not eat or
drink in the classroom. Thank you for your co-operation.


Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.

The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.

Arif : Hello, may I speak to Johari?
Johari : Yes, speaking.
Arif : Arif here. You were absent today. The headmaster
noun with vowel
gave an (1) important announcement during the
assembly this morning. The canteen will not be
duration
open (2) for two days.
Johari : Really? Why?
reason
Arif : This is due to (3) shortage of water and some
repair works.
Johari : So how are we going to eat?
Arif : We have to bring our own food and drinks from
home.
Johari : Oh, I see. Are we going to eat in the classroom?
location
Arif : No, no! We must eat at (4) the open hall. Tables
and chairs will be provided for us.
Johari : On which days? I need to request my mum to
prepare food for me on these two days.
Arif : This coming (5) Wednesday and Thursday. The highlighted words
Johari : Thank you so much for calling me to inform me. are also a guide to the
See you in school tomorrow. contents / structure of
the expected answers.

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11 Notes - New Baby Girl


Study the notes below and use the information to complete the letter.



Bubble Map
Cute and
adorable
Baby Girl Fair
Name – complexion
Sindy Yap Hair – thick,
bouncy


Weight – Round face,
3.9 kg big eyes,
Height – sharp nose
60 cm

Tips
8, Jalan Damai,
Taman Indah, Read and understand the
information given. After
25000 Taiping,
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f lling the blanks, read the
Perak. text again to get the f ow
20 January 202_ of the overall text.
Dear Renee,
The words in bold are
How are you? Hope you are coping well with your important key words
studies. Let me share with you some good news. My that can be found in
the visual stimulus.
eldest sister has just given birth to (1) a baby girl recently.
Her name is (2) Sindy Yap. She is so cute and adorable. description
She has a (3) round face, big eyes and a sharp nose. Her
complexion is fair and her hair is (4) thick and bouncy.
I love looking at her. She is also very tiny and light. He in the order
mentioned
height and weight are (5) 60 cm and 3.9 kg respectively. previously
I have enclosed a photograph of her for your family.
Don’t you think she is cute and adorable? Please send
my regards to uncle and aunt. I hope you will come to
visit my family soon. Bye!
The highlighted words
Your cousin, are also a guide to the
contents / structure of
Jenny the expected answers.

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12 Flyer - A Healthy Restaurant


Study the notes below and use the information to complete the letter.


HEALTHY FOOD CORNER
www.healthyfoodcorner.com.my
We offer breakfast & lunch only!! OPEN DAILY!
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Breakfast Sets – RM9.90

Set A Set B
Egg muff n, Yogurt of your choice, Savory oatmeal with an egg, Garlic
Fresh milk / Fruit juice bread, Chocolate milk / Green tea
Lunch Sets – RM15.90
Set A Set B
Avocado, tomato, cheese & Chicken & Fruit salad, Two carrot buns,
Chicken burger, Organic soya milk Lemon juice



The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


Dear Sharmani,
I just saw a f yer that states (1) Healthy Food Corner is now
open at our housing area. It is open (2) seven days a week.

It offers Breakfast Sets (3) at RM9.90 and Lunch Sets at
RM15.90. The menu looks interesting and healthy. There are
number of sets
(4) two sets of menu for breakfast and lunch respectively.

Maybe we can have breakfast there this weekend.
I think you will like Set B which has savoury oatmeal selection of more
with an egg, garlic bread and a choice of (5) chocolate than one

milk or green tea.
The highlighted words
Love, are also a guide to the
Mum contents / structure of
the expected answers.






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13 Notes - Taxi Service


Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text.


MY KL TAXI

TAXIS ON THE MOVE
SCHEDULE: FEATURES:
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• Operates 7 days a • Experienced and
week trustworthy drivers –
• Including weekends safety guaranteed
and public holidays • Billingual drivers –
• Operates from 5.00 English and Bahasa
a.m. until midnight Malaysia

CONTACT INFO:

• Call us now at 03-2222777
• Download free app
• Book us online at [email protected]


The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


My KL Taxi service offers taxis on the move everyday of the

week even on (1) weekends and public holidays. It operates
plural subject-verb
(2) from 5.00 a.m. to midnight.Their drivers (3) are experienced agreement

and trustworthy. Therefore, your safety is guaranteed. They
bilingual
can communicate well in two languages which is (4) English
after by, root verb
and Bahasa Malaysia. They can be contacted by (5) calling + ing
03-2222777 or booking online. You can also download the

app for free.


Tips
The tenses in the text may differ from those in the visual stimulus. The highlighted words are also a
guide to the contents / structure
Be aware of which tense (past, present or continuous) to use. of the expected answers.



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14 Table - English Carnival Competition


Study the table below and use the information to complete the text.


ENGLISH CARNIVAL STATE LEVEL
PRIMARY SCHOOL
3 – 4 MAY
th
rd
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ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE COMPETITION.
DAY ACTIVITY VENUE TIME DETAILS
1. Poetry Recitation School Hall 9.00 a.m. 15 pairs
3 May Competition
Wednesday 2. Storytelling Competition Library 9.30 a.m. 12 participants
3. Public Speaking Language Room 10.00 a.m. 15 participants
1. Action Song School Hall 8.30 a.m. Theme:
4 May
Thursday 2. Choral Speaking School Hall 11.30 a.m. Friendship
Theme: Happines


The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


The English Carnival State Level for primary school will be
duration
held for (1) two days. It will be held on Wednesday and
Thursday. On the f rst day of the carnival, the competitions

are (2) Poetry Recitation Competition, Story Telling
Competition and Public Speaking. The competitions will
be held at (3) three different venues. On the second day,
venue
Action Song and Choral Speaking are held at (4) the school

hall. The themes for the competitions are (5) Friendship and
for each competition
Happines respectively. All participants must be present
30 minutes before the competition.


The highlighted words are also a
guide to the contents / structure
of the expected answers.



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15 Notice - School Trip to Melaka


Study the notice below and use the information to complete the text.

TRIP TO MELAKA


Date : 1 May 202_
Fee : RM50
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Transport : Chartered bus
Food : Breakfast and lunch provided
Teachers-in-charge : Mr Ramesh & Mdm. Amelia Tan

Instructions:
1. Pupils must get their parents' permission.
2. Pupils must wear their school uniforms.
3. Payment must be made before 15 April 202_.
4. The bus will leave the school at 8.00 a.m. on 1 May 202_.



The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


Dear Dad,
I have great news to tell you. My History teacher, Mr
Ramesh, is organising a (1) trip to Melaka by bus on 1 of
st
referring to people
May. It is a day trip and (2) two teachers will accompany
us on this trip. The journey will begin at (3) 8.00 o'clock time
in the morning and ends at 5.00 o'clock in the evening. I

wish to go but I must f rst get (4) your permission. Do not
provide
worry about food as the school will give us (5) breakfast
and lunch. I’ll have to pay RM 50 for the trip.

Dad, please give your consent.

Regards, The highlighted words
are also a guide to the
Benny. contents / structure of
the expected answers.





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UPSR Model Essays Section A – Information Transfer
MODEL
16 Notes - An Internet Cafe
.
Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text.

INTERNET CAFE
- provides internet access to the public-
Other activities
Cafe attendant
• reading newspapers,
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• serve and assist all
customers magazines or books
• register and records • drinks and snacks
usage of computers







Surfing Internet
• search for information
• receive and send emails
• play online games



Based on the notes and picture given, complete the text below with the correct
information.

The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


An Internet Café is a place which (1) provides Internet
access to the public. It also serves snacks and drinks for
referring to a person
a fee. A (2) cafe attendant is at the information counter

to serve and assist all customers. He also keeps records
of (3) the usage of computers. Customers can perform a
number of tasks at the café such as using the computers
root verb
to (4) search for information, receive and send emails or

play online games. For a fee, customers can relax on
The highlighted words
The highlighted words
the sofa to eat or drink while reading (5) newspapers, are also a guide to the
are also a guide to the
contents / structure of
contents / structure of
magazines or books. the expected answers.
the expected answers.
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UPSR Model Essays Section A – Information Transfer
MODEL
17 Brochure - Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary

Study the brochure below and use the information to complete the text.



SEPILOK ORANGUTAN SANCTUARY
-Largest in the world-
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Things To Do
• Guided nature walks
• Watch the orangutan feeding session
• View the orangutan nursery




Opening hours : 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Admission Fee : RM5 (Malaysian), RM30 (Non-Malaysian)
Rules to observe: FEEDING TIMES OF
- Do not disturb the animals ORANGUTANS –
- Do not feed the animals 10 A.M. AND 3 P.M
- Must be accompanied by our guides



The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.

The Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary is the (1) largest orangutan
sanctuary in the world. There are many activities to do there
example
such as (2) guided nature walks, viewing the orangutan
nursery and watching the orangutan feeding session.
number of times
Feeding times occur (3) twice a day, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Visitors can watch the orangutans feeding on a platform
similar to 'do not '
but are not allowed (4) to feed and disturb the orangutans.
Locals only need to (5) pay RM5 to enter the sanctuary.


The highlighted words are also a
guide to the contents / structure
of the expected answers.



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UPSR Model Essays Section A – Information Transfer
MODEL
18 Notes - The Koala

Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text.



Habitat: Diet:
• live in eucalyptus trees • feed on eucalyptus leaves
• eastern Australia • do not drink much water
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Characteristics: Habits:
• marsupials - pouched • sleep during the day,
mammal up to 18 hours
• young - born premature • rarely leave the tree
- develop further in the • sharp claws keep them
safety of a pouch aloft



The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


Do you know that koalas live in eucalyptus trees in
place
(1) eastern Australia? They feed on eucalyptus leaves
and (2) do not drink much water because they get
moisture from the leaves. In Aboriginal language, the same meaning as

word ‘koala’ means ‘no water’. Koalas doze most of the sleep
time (3) during the day. They hardly leave the trees and
they use their (4) sharp claws to keep aloft. They are not
bears though they look like bears. They are marsupials

which means their young are born premature and
(5) develop further in the safety of a pouch.

Tips
The highlighted words are also a
Sometimes, words from the visual stimulus are replaced with guide to the contents / structure
synonymous words in the text. The words have the same of the expected answers.
meaning and acts as a keyword to answering the question.





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UPSR Model Essays Section A – Information Transfer
MODEL
19 Leaflet - Holiday English Programme


Study the leaf et below and use the information to complete the text.


FUN HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AT JOY TUITION CENTRE


21 NOV – 22 DEC
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• Speaking English in Fun Class
• Computer Art Class
• English Drama Class
• Language Games
• Treasure Hunts
*20% DISCOUNT FOR EARLY
Fun & Interesting ways
to master English… BIRDS!



The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.


Dear mum and dad,

I wish to improve my English. I came across this

leaf et on (1) Fun Holiday Programme. It is run by Joy
Tuition Centre. They offer (2) fun and interesting ways to
length of time
master English. The duration of the course is (3) from 21
November to 22 December. The activities look interesting

and innovative. They have Speaking English in Fun Class,
list of classes
(4) Language Games, Treasure Hunts, English Drama
Class and Computer Art Class. If we register early, we
can (5) get a 20% discount. I hope to get your permission

to join this programme.
The highlighted words
Love, are also a guide to the
oJohari. contents / structure of
the expected answers.





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20 Notes - Ways of Appreciating Others


Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text.







英文写作宝典, 版权所有·侵权必究
To mothers, teachers and friends Buy or make a gift
• Give f ower or bouquet of • Simple
f owers • Thought that counts
Ways of
appreciating
others



Do tasks
Express gratitude
• Say 'Thank You' • Help or assist others
• Give 'Thank You' card • Lighten burden



The words in bold are important key words that can be found in the visual stimulus.

Good morning to my teacher and friends. Today I want
to give a talk on ‘Ways of Appreciating Others’. We can
add ‘a’ to nouns
(1) give a f ower or a bouquet of f owers to our mothers,
teachers or friends to show our appreciation. Another the following
simple and direct way is (2) to buy or make them a gift. sentence gives a clue
to the answer
The gift can be something simple as it is (3) the thought

that counts. Besides, we can also (4) help or assist others
to do their tasks to lighten their burden. Last but not least, refer to tense in the
same sentence to
we can just express our gratitude by (5) saying 'Thank know which to use
you' or giving a ‘Thank you’ card. Whatever ways you

choose, remember to do it from the bottom of your hearts. The highlighted words
Lastly, thank you for your kind attention. are also a guide to the
contents / structure of
the expected answers.


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APPENDIX




LIST OF PROVERBS

Proverbs Meanings
a friend in need is a friend indeed a friend who helps when one is in trouble is
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a real friend
a stitch in time saves nine a small piece of work done now may save
a lot of work later

actions speak louder than words actions give evidence or proof better than
just talking
barking dogs seldom bite people who make loud threats seldom carry
them out
beggars must not be choosers people who ask for favours must accept
whatever is offered to them
better late than never it is better to do something late than not to
do it at all
birds of the same feather f ock people of the same sort of character prefer
together each other's company

charity begins at home a person’s f rst duty is to help the members
of his own family

cut your coat according to your live within your income; don’t be too
cloth ambitious in your plans, etc

don’t count the chickens before don’t be too hopeful of your chances of
they are hatched success

don’t put all your eggs in one don’t risk everything you have in a single
basket venture

empty vessels make the most empty-headed people talk the most and
noise make the greatest fuss
every dog has its day everyone gets a period of success during
his/her life
God helps those who help God gives help only to those who make an
themselves effort



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it’s no use crying over spilt milk it’s no use feeling sorry for a lost thing which
can never be found or a mistake already
made and can never be corrected

it takes two to make a quarrel both persons in a quarrel are to blame for it

let bygones be bygones forgive and forget the past

look before you leap avoid acting hastily without considering the
possible consequences
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make hay while the sun shines make the earliest use of one’s opportunities

many hands make light work when many people share a piece of work,
it becomes easier for everybody
more haste, less speed the more you hurry, the less real progress
you are likely to make

no news is good news when there is no news, it is likely that
everything is all right

once bitten, twice shy after being tricked or disappointed once,
a person will be more careful in future

one good turns deserves another kindness should be repaid
prevention is better than cure it is better to be careful beforehand than to
try to solve a problem after it has risen

LIST OF IDIOMS

Idioms Meanings
a chip off the old block a person who resembles his or her parent

a close shave a narrow escape

a cock and bull story an absurd and unbelievable story
a hard nut to crack a diff cult problem
a white elephant something useless and expensive to keep

an eye for an eye retaliation, revenge

at the eleventh hour at the last moment
by hook or by crook by fair or by foul means




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by leaps and bounds with remarkable progress
crocodile tears false tears
down to earth practical

easier said than done easier to talk about than to do

eats one’s words take back something said earlier
face the music take punishment
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fair and square with justice and honesty

fall on deaf ears to be ignored

f t as a f ddle in very good health
get into hot water get into trouble
get it into one’s head understand

get on one’s nerves irritate

give a piece of one’s mind punish or scold
go bananas act crazily
hard and fast rules strict rules

have one’s hands full very busy

head over heels deeply, completely
hit the nail on the head guess correctly
in black and white in writing

in one ear and out the other heard but without effect
in the nick of time just before it is too late

in the same boat in the same unfortunate circumstances
keep an eye on to watch carefully, to look after

make ends meet manage f nancially
once in a blue moon rarely, once in a very long time

out of the blue unexpected
put the cart before the horse start at the wrong end




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LIST OF SIMILES

Similes Similes
as agile as a monkey as hairy as a gorilla

as bald as an egg as happy as a king

as beautiful as the rainbow as heavy as an elephant / lead

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as bitter as gall as helpless as a babe

as black as coal/soot as hungry as a hunter / wolf

as blind as a bat as industrious as a beaver

as brave as a lion as light as a feather

as busy as an ant/ a bee as alike as two peas in a pod


as changeable as the weather as loud as thunder

as clear as a bell/ crystal as meek as a lamb

as cold as ice / charity as obstinate as a mule
as cool as a cucumber as old as the hills / Methuselah

as cunning as a fox as playful as a kitten / puppy

as deep as the sea as proud as a peacock

as devoted as a mother as quiet as a mouse

as dry as a bone as quick as a lightning

as dull as ditchwater as right as rain

as easy as ABC / winking as round as a barrel / ball
as faithful as a dog as safe as a bank

as fast as a deer / hare as sharp as a needle / razor

as fat as a pig / butter as silent as the grave




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as feeble as a child as silly as a sheep
as f erce as a lion/tiger as slippery as an eel

as f at as a pancake as smooth as glass / velvet

as frisky as a lamb as sober as a judge

as gentle as a dove / lamb as sound as a bell

as good as gold as steady as a rock

as graceful as a swan as stiff as a poker

as green as grass as straight as an arrow
as hard as iron / nails as sturdy as an oak

as harmless as a dove as sure-footed as a goat


ANTONYMS

Word Antonym Word Antonym
present
enemy
absent 英文写作宝典, 版权所有·侵权必究
friend
accept refuse enjoy suffer
ancient modern entrance exit

attack defend exterior interior

awake asleep fail pass / succeed

beautiful ugly fair dark
begin end familiar strange

below above famous unknown

bent straight feeble strong

bitter sweet f oat sink

bold shy / timid foolish wise / clever

brave coward / timid foreign local


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bright dull / gloomy generous stingy / self sh

broad narrow gentle rough / violent

capture release guest host
careful careless guilty innocent

cheap expensive hardworking lazy
cheerful sad / solemn hostile friendly

child adult humble proud
clear cloudy joy sorrow

coarse smooth junior senior
contract expand kind cruel

dead alive king queen
deep shallow lose gain

depart arrive liberty captivity
divide unite maximum minimum
good / obedient
single
double 英文写作宝典, 版权所有·侵权必究
mischievous
dwarf giant miser spendthrift
early late mountain valley
east west often seldom


SYNONYMS
Word Synonym Word Synonym

abandon leave fair just
abundant plenty faithful loyal

absent missing false untrue
active lively / energetic famous well-known

afraid frightened fashion style
astonish surprise fatal deadly

bad wicked / spoilt fear terror


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beat hit feeble weak

behaviour conduct f erce ferocious
besieged surrounded gaze stare

beverages drinks gentle meek
bottom base gift present

brave courageous glance look
broad wide gruff harsh

calculate count honest truthful
capture catch hoax joke / trick

cheerful happy / joyful imitate copy
clever intelligent / smart intention purpose

comprehend understand loyal true / faithful
complete f nished mad insane

custom habit mischief naughtiness
groan
dawn 英文写作宝典, 版权所有·侵权必究
daybreak
moan
deceive cheat nimble active
disaster calamity odour smell

divide separate peculiar strange
drop fall prohibit forbid

dull gloomy / boring ramble roam / wander
enemy foe reveal show

enormous gigantic / huge sturdy strong
enough suff cient tranquil peaceful



ANIMALS, SOUNDS AND MOVEMENTS
Animal Sound Movement

ape gibber swing
bear growl lumber


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bee buzz, hum f it
beetle drone crawl
bull bellow charge

cat pur, mew, meow steal
cockerel crow strut
cow low, moo wander
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crow caw f y, f ap
deer bell bound
dog bark, growl, howl run

donkey bray trot
elephant trumpet amble

f y buzz f it
fox bark run
frog croak jump, leap

goat bleat charge
hen cluck, cackle strut

horse neigh gallop, trot
lamb bleat frisk
lion roar, growl prowl

mouse squeak scamper
monkey chatter climb
owl hoot f it

parrot screech, squawk f it
pig grunt, squeal trot
pigeon coo f utter, f y

rabbit squeal jump, leap
tiger roar, growl prowl

turkey gobble strut
wolf howl lope, bound


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