English-Tips and Tricks-Section B (ii)

English

[TIPS|AND|TRICKS]

Paper 2: SECTION B-ii

By: Miss NurFatin Nadiera Lahazir
(SK (F) Kg. Sertik)

q Notes
• Basic Template
• Sample phrases and sentences

q Sample answers
• E-mail
• Message
• Postcard
• Speech

• Invitation
• Letter

q Exercises

NOTES

[BASIC|TEMPLATE]

1. Greeting

Dear Aiman,

2. Introduction

How are you? I hope you are fine. I

would like to ______3__. _S_t_a_te__p_u_r_p_o_s_e____________.

Firstly, __________Po__in_t_1_________________.
__________________R_e_a_s_o_n__1___________________.
Next, _________________P_o_i_n_t_2_________________.
__________________R_e_a_s_o_n__2___________________.
Lastly, ________________P_o_i_n_t_3_________________.
__________________R_e_a_s_o_n__3___________________ .

4. Closing sentence

That’s all from me. Bye.

5. Sign off

Regards,
Suzi

[SAMPLE|PHRASES|&|SENTENCES]

Purpose Sample phrases/ sentences

1. Greeting • Dear Ayu,
• Hello Zaki,
• Hi, Rita,
• Good morning to teachers and friends,

2. Introduction • How are you? I hope you are fine.
• How are you? I hope you are in the
pink of health.
• How are you? I hope you are as fit as a
fiddle.

2. State • I would like to tell you about…
purpose • I would like to inform you about….
• I would like to suggest….
4. Closing • I would like to recommend you to…
sentence • I would like to cordially invite you to….

5. Sign off • I would like to talk about…

• That’s all from me.
• That’s all for now.
• Please write soon.
• I hope to hear from you soon.
• I hope you like my suggestion.

• Take care.
• Bye.

• Regards, • Your cousin,
• Your friend, • Yours sincerely,
• Your sister, • Love,
• Your brother,
• Your daughter,

• Your son,

[SAMPLE|SENTENCES:REASON]

General reasons

• It is nice.
• It is great.
• It is good.
• It is cool.
• It is awesome.
• It is amazing.
• It is wonderful.
• It is mind-blowing.

Activity

• It is my favourite activity.
• It is a popular activity.

• It is interesting and challenging.
• It is fun.

• I can fill-up my free time.

Food

• It is my favourite food.
• It is a popular food.

• It is tasty/ delicious/ mouth-watering.
• It is fresh.
• It is juicy.

• It is good for health.
• It is sweet/ spicy/ sour.
• I love sweet/ spicy/ sour food.

Place
• It is my favourite place.

• It is a popular place.
• It is a beautiful place.
• It is a breathtaking place.
• It is not far from my house.

• It is an ideal place.

Animal
• It is my favourite animal.

• It is cute and cuddly.
• It is adorable.
• It is playful.

• It is easy to take care of it.

Object
• It is my favourite object.

• It is long lasting.
• It is eye-catching.

• It is big/ small.

Price
• It is affordable.

• It is cheap.
• The price is reasonable.
• The price is within my budget.

Day
• It will be held on Sunday. I am free on that

day.
• It is on Sunday. I am free on that day.

Date
• It will be held on 1st of April 2020. I am free

on that day.
• It will be held on 12th of June 2020. I am

free on that day.

Time
• It will be held at 2.00 p.m. I am free at that

time.
• It will be held from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. I

am free during these hours.
• It will start at 4.00 p.m. I am free at that

time.
• It is open daily from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

I can go there after school.

PRONOUNS|

(Use the right pronouns when you write)
(Guna kata ganti nama yang betul bila menulis)

Saya

Kamu

Kita/Kami

Ia

(Untuk benda
atau binatang)

TIPS|TO|ANSWER

Study the information (text/ stimulus).

Read and understand the question.

Underline/ highlight the keywords in the
question.

ü To whom you are writing
(friend/cousin/mother/uncle)
ü what are you going to write
(e-mail/ message/ letter/ postcard/ speech)

ü The purpose of writing
(to tell/to suggest/to invite)

Write your answer between 50-80 words.

Read after you have finished writing.

Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Sample
answers

]

Your friend is interested to buy one of the books online.
Write an e-mail telling him/ her about the book he/she
might be interested to buy. You may include details such
as author, price and others. Write your answer between
50 to 80 words.

]

From [email protected]
To [email protected]
Books on sale
Subject

Dear Sarah,

How are you? I hope you are fine. I would like to suggest
you to buy ‘Pokemon Adventures’.

Firstly, the author of the book is Viz Media. Viz Media is a
popular author who has written many exciting adventures of
Pokemon. Next, it costs Rm45. The price is reasonable and it is
within your budget. Lastly, you can get a free mini water
bottle. The mini water bottle is cute and useful.

I hope you are happy with my suggestion.

Your friend,
Mira

(80 words)

]

You wish to carry out one of the activities during the
family reunion with all your relatives. Write a message to
your mother to inform her about the activity. Write your
answer between 50 to 80 words.

]

Dear mother,
How are you? I hope you are as fit as a

fiddle. I would like to carry out treasure hunt
during the family reunion.

Firstly, we can work together as a team to
look for clues to find a hidden treasure. It is
interesting and challenging. Next, we can enjoy
plenty of interaction between different
generations. It is nice. Lastly, we can answer
family-related questions. It is fun and awesome.

That’s all for now. Take care. Bye.

Your son,
Amin

]

You wish to recommend one of the places of interest to
your friend who wants to visit Sabah. Write a postcard to
your friend to inform him/her about the place. Write your
answer between 50 to 80 words.

]

Dear Akif,

How are you? I hope you are
fine. I would like to recommend

you to visit Sipadan Island.

Firstly, it is one of the famous

diving destinations. It is a
breathtaking place. Next, it

houses over 3000 species of fish

and over a hundred types of
corals. It is mind-blowing. Lastly,

you can look at turtles when
snorkelling or diving. It is an ideal

place for you as you love

snorkelling.

I hope you can visit Sipadan Akif Bin Ali
Island soon. No. 21 Jalan Sinar,
28700 Bentong,
Your friend, Pahang.
Sam

(79 words)

]]

You are asked to give a speech on safety tips to prevent
kidnapping during assembly. You may use the notes
below. Write your answer between 50 to 80 words.

]

Good morning to the headmaster, teachers and
friends. My name is Afiq Bin Remy, from Year 6
Marikh. I would like to talk about “Safety Tips to
Prevent Kidnapping”.

Firstly, do not talk to strangers. You should run
or walk away if they approach you. Next, you
should carry a whistle wherever you go. You can
put the whistle in your bag or pocket. Lastly, you
should fight off the kidnapper. You can kick or
bite the kidnapper.

I hope you find my tips helpful. Thank you for
listening.

(89 words)

]

You want to invite your friend to your birthday party. Write

an invitation to him/ her. You may include details such as
day and time. Write your answer between 50 to 80 words.

Date : 16 May 2020
Day : Saturday
Theme
Time : Black and White
Venue : 3.00 p.m.
: No. 10, Daisy Villa, Kajang

• Various food and drinks will be served.
• There will be a magic show and a dance

performance.
• Party pack will be given.

]

Dear Mimi,

How are you? I hope you are fine. I would like to
cordially invite you to my birthday party.

Firstly, the birthday party will be held on
Saturday, 16th of May 2020 at my house. The party

will start at 3.00 p.m. I know you are free on that
day. Next, various food will be served. The food will

be mouth-watering. Lastly, there will be a magic

show and a dance performance. It will be fun and
interesting.

I hope you can come to my birthday party.

Regards,
Alia

(89 words)

]

Your cousin is interested to know about tips to stay
healthy. Write a letter to your cousin telling him/ her at
least three tips that are easy to carry out. Write your
answer between 50 to 80 words.

]

No 2, Jalan Tun,
Taman Seroja,
01000 Kangar,
Perlis.
6th June 2020

Dear Hafiz,

How are you? I hope you are fine. I would like
to share three tips to stay healthy.

Firstly, you should exercise to keep fit and
healthy. You can play football or volleyball as you
love both games. Next, you should get enough
sleep. It can improve your mental health. Lastly,
you should drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
You can bring water bottle wherever you go.

There are many more tips. I will share with you
when we meet.

Your cousin,
Ilham

(81 words)

EXERCISES

]

You wish to watch one of the movies with your cousin.
Write an E-mail to your cousin to inform him/ her about the
movie. Write your answer between 50 to 80 words.

]

You are asked to give a speech on road safety tips
during assembly. You may use the notes below. Write
your answer between 50 to 80 words.

]

Your sister wants to buy a gift for her friend’s birthday.
Write a message to your sister to tell her your suggestion.
Write your answer between 50 to 80 words.

]

You want to advise your friend to be an obedient child.

Write a letter telling him/ her at least three ways to show

his/her obedience. Write your answer between 50 to 80

words.

]

Your friend is interested to know about one of the unique

buildings. Write a postcard to tell him/her about the

unique building. Write your answer between 50 to 80

words.

]

You want to invite your father to your school’s Charity Fair.
Write an invitation to him. You may include details such
as day and time. Write your answer between 50 to 80
words.

Charity Fair

Sekolah Kebangsaan Pandan Indah

Date: 11th July 2020
Time 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Food and drink stalls Games booths

• Traditional food: nasi • Dart

lemak, roti canai and • Mini golf
• Baseball toss
chicken rice

• Western food: chicken • Duck pond

chop, beef steak and • Ping pong ball toss

burgers

• Drinks: fruit juices,

cendol and fizzy drinks

All proceeds will go to charity.
Let’s help people in need.