SPM SPEAKING PRACTICE Question 1 Suggested Answer Candidate A B, what are the reasons for online shopping? Candidate B I think the reason for online shopping is it is easy (C1). You can just go online and buy anything you want anytime you want. It is available 24/7 and you can just search for what you want to buy, for example on Shopee or Lazada, then add the item to your cart, pay and just wait for it to be delivered. The process is very easy. What do you think? Candidate A Yes. I agree with you. Besides, the reason people choose online shopping is because it is cheap (C2). There are a lot of discounts when you shop online. Candidate B That’s right. Moreover, if you shop online, you have many choices (C3). For example you want to buy shoes. You can choose from many online shops what type of shoes or what colour you want to buy. You can also compare prices and quality from different online stores. Candidate A I agree with you. In addition, online shopping is safe (C4). For example if you buy from Shopee, you can get your money back if the seller does not send you your purchase. DECIDE Now you have about a minute to decide together which is the main reason people prefer online shopping Candidate A Candidate B I think, the main reason people prefer online shopping is because it is cheap. You can get a lot of discounts online. Yes. I agree with you. Besides, there is a lot of sales online too.
Question 2 Suggested Answer Candidate A B, what are the benefits of exercising? Candidate B I think the benefits of exercising is it helps us to stay fit physically (C1). You can become healthy and have a strong body when you exercise. Candidate A Yes. I agree with you. Besides, another benefit of exercising is it reduces stress (C2). When you exercise, you will feel relaxed and calm. This can help you reduce stress. Candidate B That’s right. Moreover, exercise helps people to control their weight (C3). When you exercise, you will sweat and your body will burn the calories from the food you eat. So, you can lose weight. Candidate A I agree with you. In addition, exercise improves mental health C4). Exercise can help you improve your mood, reduce anxiety and negative emotions. You will feel better and more positive. DECIDE Now you have about a minute to decide together which is the most popular benefit of exercising? Candidate A Candidate B I think, the most popular benefit of exercising is it helps people to control weight. A lot of people exercise to lose weight and get a healthy body. Yes. I agree with you. It is easy to control your weight if you exercise because you can burn calories from exercising.
Question 3 Suggested Answer Candidate A B, what are the ways to save the environment? Candidate B I think one of the ways to save the environment is we can plant more trees (C1). We can plant trees at our house or at our neighbourhood area. Trees give us oxygen and provide shade. It helps reduce the greenhouse effect too. Candidate A Yes. I agree with you. Another way to save the environment is we need to stop open burning (C2). Open burning releases harmful gases that is not good for the environment. It causes air pollution and is bad for our health. Candidate B That’s right. Moreover, to save the environment, we should practice recycling (C3). When we recycle, we produce less waste and we can also save energy because we use what we already have with us. Candidate A I agree with you. In addition, we can organize campaigns C4) to ask other people to help save the environment. We can share about why and how to save the environment. I believe this way, we can raise awareness. DECIDE Now you have about a minute to decide together which is the main way to save the environment? Candidate A Candidate B I think, the main way to save the environment is to plant more trees. More trees can help give us more oxygen. Yes. I agree with you. Planting trees are easy and it is something that everyone can do.
MPP3 SPM 2022 - SET 1 Suggested Answer Candidate A B, do you know how to build self-confidence? Candidate B I think one of the ways to build self-confidence is we can identify our weaknesses (C1). We need to identify our weaknesses so we can improve ourselves. For example, if our weakness is being late, then we need to change our habit of being late and starts to be more punctual. Candidate A Yes. I agree with you. Another way to build self-confidence is we need to think positive (C2). It helps us to build positive attitude and mindset. When we think positive, it gives us peace and helps us manage our problems better. Candidate B That’s right. Moreover, to build self-confidence, we should set a goal (C3). Make a plan to achieve the goal and follow it to make it happen. When the plan shows progress, it can boost our motivation and make us feel more confident. Candidate A I agree with you. In addition, we should find supportive friends C4). Friends encourage and give you advice. Besides, they help you grow by telling you the truth and not judging you. They support you in what you do and this helps you feel better and confident about yourself. DECIDE Now you have about a minute to decide together which is the best way to build self-confidence? Candidate A Candidate B I think, the best way to build self-confidence is by having supportive friends. This is because friends’ support is the most important key to boost our self-confidence. Yes. I agree with you. Besides, friends are always honest with us. We can use their comments to improve ourselves. How to build selfconfidence? Identify weaknesses set a goal think positive find supportive friends form positive habits stay motivated
MPP3 SPM 2022 - SET 2 Suggested Answer Candidate A B, why should teenagers take part-time jobs? Candidate B I think the reason teenagers should take a part-time job is to earn extra money (C1). If you work part-time, you don’t need to worry about buying necessities or depending on your parents. You can save the money you earn from working for your study or to buy anything you want. Candidate A Yes. I agree with you. Another reason why teenagers should take part-time jobs is to reduce financial burden (C2). When they earn money from working, they can use it to pay for their daily needs and they do not need to fully depend on their parents’ money. This reduces their family’s financial burden. Candidate B That’s right. Moreover, when they take part-time jobs, they can develop social skills (C3) such as ways to communicate with different kinds of people and how to treat customers. Candidate A I agree with you. In addition, part-time jobs helps build self-confidence C4). Through interaction with others and problem solving at work place, teenagers learn to feel more positive about themselves and be more confident. DECIDE Now you have about a minute to decide together which is the main reason teenagers take part-time jobs. Candidate A Candidate B I think, the main reason teenagers take parttime jobs is to earn extra money. Teenagers depend on their parents to get money. Sometimes, they don’t have enough money to buy things they want. So, by doing part-time jobs, they can earn their own money and use it to buy what they want. Yes. I agree with you. When they earn money from doing part-time jobs, it is easy for them to manage and spend their money. Why should teenagers take part-time jobs? reduce financial burden earn extra money create networking gain new experience build selfconfidence develop social skills
MPP3 SPM 2022 - SET 3 Suggested Answer Candidate A B, why do people listen to music? Candidate B I think one of the reasons people listen to music is because music lowers stress (C1). Some people use music as a way to release stress from working and studying. When they listen to music, it helps calm their mind. Candidate A Yes. I agree with you. Besides, I think people listen to music because music gives them enjoyment (C2). Some people loves music and when they listen to it, they enjoy themselves and feel happy. Candidate B That’s right. Moreover, people listen to music because music gives them special emotions (C3). There are many types of music and they can trigger different feelings in us when we listen to them for example joy and happiness. Candidate A I agree with you. In addition,music strengthens learning and memory C4). Some people can work and study better when they listen to music. They feel that music helps them to focus on their work and study and they can also focus and remember what they study focus better when they listen to music. DECIDE Now you have about a minute to decide together which is the main reason people listen to music? Candidate A Candidate B I think, the main reason people listen to music is because music gives them enjoyment. A lot of people love listening to songs and enjoy the melody and lyrics of the songs they listen to. Yes. I agree with you. People usually listen to music when they study or work or during their free time because music gives them enjoyment. Why do people listen to music? lowers stress enjoyment improves sleep social bonding strengthens learning and memory special emotions
TRIAL NEGERI SEMBILAN 2022 - SET 1 Suggested Answer 1 Helps with loneliness Pets can be our companions and friends so we don’t feel lonely. They are always with us so we can spend our time with them whenever we want. 2 Stress reliever Pets help us relieve stress. When we see their funny behaviour, we will feel happy. When we are tired or stressed, usually our pets will come to us and stay with us. This can give us comfort and reduce our stress. 3 Protection Some pets can offer us protection. For example dogs. We can keep dogs as pets for protection. Besides being our companions, dogs can help us protect the house from thefts . 4 Provides life lessons When we have a pet, we learn to be independent. We learn to feed and care for them ourselves. Besides, we learn problem solving skills. For example, we learn what to do when they are sick or need special care or attention from us. 5 Responsibility When we have a pet, we learn to be responsible and caring by taking care of them and giving them love and attention. We learn to feed and manage them. 6 Increases physical activity .We can take our pets for a walk and play with them. This makes us move and increases our physical activity which can help us stay fit and healthy. Why should you own a pet? responsibility Stress reliever Provides life lessons Helps with loneliness Increases physical activity protection
TRIAL NEGERI SEMBILAN 2022 - SET 2 Suggested Answer 1 Appreciate past heroes We need to remember and appreciate our past heroes for their service and sacrifice to the country to give us freedom and peace. 2 Love for country We celebrate the national day to instil love for our country Besides, we celebrate it to show our loyalty and respect to our king and leaders 3 Sense of belonging When we celebrate national day, we feel a sense of belonging to our country. This can make us feel proud of being a citizen of Malaysia, an independent country. 4 Time to rejoice It is time to rejoice because our country is free from occupants and we celebrate to show our appreciation to our national heroes who have sacrificed so much for us. 5 Unity We also celebrate national day to celebrate how different races in Malaysia live in unity, peace and learn tolerance from each other. 6 Pride Lastly, we celebrate national day because independence is our pride. To get freedom is not easy and it costs a lot of lives. So, we should be proud of being an independent country. Why do we need to celebrate national day? Appreciate past heroes Sense of belonging unity Love for country Time to rejoice pride
TRIAL NEGERI SEMBILAN 2022 - SET 4 Suggested Answer 1 walking Teenagers enjoy walking because it is one of the easiest outdoor activity to do. They can do it anywhere they like. By walking, they can strengthen their muscles and reduce joint pain. 2 jogging Jogging is another light activity that is easy. It can be done anywhere. When jogging, one can sweat and burn calories. This can help them lose weight. They can also enjoy beautiful scenery as they jog. 3 hiking Teenagers enjoy hiking because it is a challenging but fun activity. Hiking can help them feel refreshed and relaxed especially when they look at the beautiful nature, flora and fauna. It also helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression. 4 cycling Teenagers enjoy cycling because they can explore their surrounding and and feel free. Moreover, cycling can improve mood and make people happy and have a healthy mind. 5 camping Teenagers enjoy camping because they can be surrounded by nature and see its beauty. Another reason is they can have a fun time with friends during camping and learn a lot of important survival skills. 6 gardening Some teenagers enjoy gardening because they love plants or flowers and would love to create their own little garden. Gardening has a lot of benefits to teenagers such as they learn to be responsible and independent by taking care of the plants they’re growing. Outdoor activities that teenagers enjoy hiking camping gardening cycling jogging walking
TRIAL NEGERI SEMBILAN 2022 - SET 4 Suggested Answer 1 Be supportive Firstly, we can be kind to others by being supportive. We can help others when they need our help and gives them advice and motivation. 2 Be a good listener In addition, we should listen to what they want to say and when they share problems. This makes them feel better after they have shared with someone about their problems and how they feel. 3 Respect their wishes Besides, we need to respect their wishes. Treat them kindly and use good manners. Listen to their preferences and respect their decisions. 4 Surprise them Surprise and good news always delight a person and makes their day better. We can give good surprise to others and this will lift their mood and make them feel appreciated. 5 Talk to them Talk to them to show that we care. We can respond and give good opinions when asked. This can make them feel relieved for having someone to talk to. 6 Offer help Lastly, we can offer help. This can give positive effects to them. They will feel that someone cares and we can build stronger relationship. How to be kind to others Respect their wishes Be a good listener Surprise them Be supportive Offer help Talk to them
PRACTICE QUESTION 1 Suggested Answer 1 Be supportive It’s important that family members be supportive of each other through good and bad times. When we feel supported, it is easier to go through hard times and it gives one motivation to do well and achieve success. 2 Express love and care By expressing love and care, we can make our family members feel loved and appreciated. By gestures of love such as greeting each other before leaving and when arriving home with a hug or a kiss on the cheek. 3 Communicate Communication is key to any relationship and so is family relationship. Family members need to communicate all the time about every single issue as this helps solves conflicts and problems and help to come up with important family plans 4 Spend time together To strengthen family bond, family members should spend time together. They can start by allocating time doing activities they enjoy. For example, having a movie night, solving puzzles or simply engaging in preparing and eating meals together. This allows them to understand each other better and also improves communication. 5 Show respect Showing respect is vital to strengthen family bond. Family members must learn to respect each other in order to create harmony and peace in a family relationship. Respect also allows appreciation and builds feelings of trust, safety and wellbeing. 6 Solve problems In family, crisis and conflicts would occur from time to time experienced by family members either with other people or within the family unit itself. As a family, every single member plays a part and everyone should work with each other to communicate well, and talk about or share their problems so that they can come up with a solution and solve the problem/ conflict. How to strengthen family bond Express love and care communicate Be supportive Spend time together Solve problems Show respect
PRACTICE QUESTION 2 Suggested Answer 1 Stress Nowadays, there are a lot of stressed teenagers due to study, friends or family. They are easily stressed when they feel like they are forced to do something or having to do too many things at once and hardly have time for themselves. 2 Cyber addiction Use of gadgets make teenagers suffer cyber addiction. They spend long hours on their gadgets and neglect other important things such as studying and socializing with others. 3 Peer pressure Teenagers get easily influenced by their peers. So it is important they choose the correct friends whom give positive influence. Choosing the wrong ones can lead them to get involved in unhealthy activities such as smoking, truancy, bullying and others. 4 Bullying Some teenagers are bullied inside or outside school. There are many types of bullying such as name calling, spreading rumours, physical attack etc. As a result, the victims feel insecure and scared because they are too afraid to tell others. 5 Self-esteem Some teenagers lack self esteem because of unsupportive parents and friends, bullying and loneliness. They don’t get support and motivation from others and are scared of being judged. As a result, they are often unsure of themselves. 6 Depression High levels of stress and anxiety due to different challenges such as peer pressure, changing hormone levels, studying pressure and problems with friends and family can lead to depression among teenagers. As a result, they tend to self-isolate, appear sad or stressed and show change of behaviour, sleeping or eating habit and sometimes act impulsively. The most common problems teenagers face Cyber addiction Peer pressure stress bullying depression Self-esteem
PRACTICE QUESTION 3 Suggested Answer 1 Disciplined A good leader must be disciplined. They need to follow the rules and show good leadership by being a good role model to others. 2 Fair A good leader must be fair to everyone and are never biased and show favoritism. This can overcome problems and conflicts. 3 Good attitude People will usually trust leadership from a leader with good attitude. Good attitude also gives inspiration and motivation to others to follow their leader. 4 Have empathy When a leader has empathy for others, it helps create loyalty, trust and appreciation in others because it shows that they really care and pay attention. 5 Communicate effectively When a leader communicate effectively with other team members, they can have smooth planning and progress in their work. They can also achieve goals faster. 6 Manage team well A good leader is responsible to manage team well. Good team management can improve cooperation and productivity. Qualities of a good leader Have empathy disciplined fair Communicate effectively Manage team well Good attitude
PRACTICE QUESTION 4 Suggested Answer 1 Necessary item Electronic gadgets like a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop is a necessary item. This is due to their vast functions ; to connect with others, search for information, take pictures and videos, taking notes, storage place etc. 2 To get connected Electronic gadgets nowadays also act as communication tools By using a smartphone or tablet or tablet, one can instantly communicate with others. Teenagers especially use these gadgets to instantly connect with friends and family via all kinds of social media apps such as Facebook, Telegram, Instagram etc. 3 Relieve stress Teenagers use gadgets to relief their stress by listening to podcast, watch videos or play games on their electronic gadgets. 4 E-learning Since Covid-19 pandemic, classes are conducted virtually, even when the face-to-face learning is back in session, e-learning is still a popular option for seminars or learning sharing sessions via apps like Google Meet and Zoom. 5 Being up-to-date Teenagers nowadays are always up-to-date with the latest viral trends and what’s stylish and hot in market. Examples of such trendy items are electronic gadgets. Gadgets like smartphones especially are quick in trends like Apple iphones which are extremely popular among teenagers as they’re associated with elevation of social status as it is one of the more expensive smartphone brands which packs impressive specifications and features. 6 Entertainment One of the most popular reason why teenagers own electronic gadgets is for entertainment. Electronic gadgets offer a plethora of entertainment for one to choose from. Apps like Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, etc are some of the popular entertainment source among teenagers. Why teenagers own electronic gadgets? To get connected Relieve stress Necessary item E-learning entertainment Being upto-date
PRACTICE QUESTION 5 Suggested Answer 1 Prepare shopping list When we prepare a shopping list, it will help us plan our budget and buy only necessary items. We will buy what we have listed and this keeps us on track as we know items not on the list are not necessary. 2 Have a budget Always make a budget for everything you plan to buy to avoid buying things that are not in your budget. If you plan to buy something expensive and you do not have enough fund yet, instead of spending all your money on it, save money first until your financial allows you to spend on it. 3 Compare prices We need to compare prices to get the best bargain. An item may have different prices in different stores, so before buying it, always compare prices and go for the cheaper option to save money. 4 Exercise self-control It is essential to exercise self-control when shopping. Only shop for things you need. One of the ways to exercise self-control is by not opening any shopping apps when you’re trying to limit your spending. Besides, making a list also helps you to not spend on unnecessary things. 5 Pay with cash Another way to be a smart shopper is by paying with cash. Set a budget limit for spending and prepare cash when shopping so that we know we have a limit for our purchases and this can prevent overspending. 6 Reduce shopping frequency It is crucial to reduce our shopping frequency especially online shopping which is just a click away. Just because we have extra money, it doesn’t mean we must spend every single cent we have. It is easy to be tempted to shop especially when you’re on shopping apps such as Shopee or Lazada which always offer discounts, sales and vouchers all the time. So, refrain from opening these apps especially when you’re trying to save money. How to be a smart shopper Prepare shopping list Compare prices Reduce shopping frequency Pay with cash Have a budget Exercise self-control
PRACTICE QUESTION 6 Suggested Answer 1 Boost strategic thinking E-sports involve games which require planning and making strategies. To proceed to the next level or defeat an opponent, you need to plan ahead and have a strategy. 2 Encourage teamwork Some e-sports involve team participation. E-sports encourage teamwork among team members as they need to cooperate and help each other in order to win the game. 3 Encourage effective communication Via e-sports, teenagers learn to communicate with each other to devise a plan, share tips, ideas and strategies Regularly, connection they form through e-sports lead to friendships. 4 Increase cognitive skills Teenagers can increase their cognitive skills ; the core skills your brain uses to think, read, learn, remember, reason and pay attention. Through e-sports, teenagers learn to remember important in-game information, pay attention and learn from mistakes they make throughout the game and this help them improve their skills and strategies. 5 No risk of physical injuries E-sports are virtual games which do not involve direct/ active physical participation. One does not have to use a lot of physical movements and thus, there is no risk of physical injuries when playing e-sports like playing physical sports like football, volleyball etc. 6 Boost confidence level E-sports give opportunity for those who are shy and timid to participate as they do not need to interact face to face with others. It can boost their confidence as it allows them to take charge of the game confidently without having to worry about how they would look to other gamers. Why teenagers love e-sports? Boost strategic thinking Encourage teamwork Increase cognitive skills No risk of physical injury Encourage effective communication Boost confidence level