Let's Beat The Odds SPM 2021

Paper 2
1119/2
Writing

Part 3: Extended Writing

General Tips Jangan tulis kurang dari 200
patah perkataan

 Word limit: 200 – 250 words

(Do not write more less than 200 words!!) Guna semua points yang
 Marks : 20 marks diberikan

 Text type : Articles, Reviews, Reports, Stories

 Audience :Stated in the stimulus (Stimulus given with a few points)

 Use all the points given Pembaca/audience (pelajar, guru etc) akan dinyatakan di

 Language : Formal dalam stimulus (bold di bahagian soalan/nota tambahan)

When writing the response, candidates may be asked to:

 Explain advantages and/or disadvantages of
i) Ideas (Idea)
ii) Plans (rancangan)
iii) Arrangements (aturan)

 Explain the main points for and against an idea or argument
(terangkan point utama bagi setiap idea/hujah - bersetuju/tidak
bersetuju)

 Express and respond to real or imagined opinions and feelings
(memberi maklumbalas bagi pendapat/perasaan - yg sebenar/imaginasi)
 Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several

paragraphs on familiar and some unfamiliar topics.
(menyusun/membina idea di dlm beberapa perenggan mengikut topik)

Areas of Assessment

Task Band 5

Content √
(All content is relevant to the task) isi kandungan sesuai dgn tugasan

Communicative achievement √

(clear idea, formal/ informal/ tone, convention of specific task) penyampaian idea yg jelas

Organisation √

(text structure, coherence, cohesion) struktur ayat yg masuk akal, jelas & dlm 1 unit yg sama

Language √
(grammar & vocabulary)

Understanding the Assessment

CONTENT √ The candidate answered ALL the tasks. They have done

what they were asked to do (Jawab semua soalan)

X The candidate DID NOT include everything they were

asked to. They have written something irrelevant
(kesalahan- tidak menulis semua maklumat yg diminta/menulis perkara yg
tidak berkaitan)

COMMUNICATIVE √ The writing is appropriate (suitable) for the task. Writing style is relevant for
he specific communicative context
(gaya penulisan yg bersesuaian mengikut tugasan)

ACHIEVEMENT X The writing style is not suitable – for example, using a

very formal style and tone in an email to a friend or ending
an article with “Best wishes”
(kesalahan - gaya penulisan rasmi bagi emel untuk kawan /menulis
“Best wishes” di dalam artikel)

ORGANISATION √ The writing is well-organised It is logical and ordered.

(penulisan yang tersusun dan logik)

X Writing is hard to follow. Elements of organisation is not

suitable. For example, starting an email with a title
(Penulisan yg sukar difahami. Susunan penulisan /format yg tidak sesuai.
Contoh: memulakan emel dgn tajuk)

LANGUAGE √ There is a good range of vocabulary and grammar. They

are used accurately
(tatabahsa yg betul dan penggunaan perkataan yg sesuai dan pelbagai)

X There are mistakes that could make the text difficult or confusing. Some

mistakes are unproblematic. Examiners focus on understanding the text
(kesalahan tatabahasa / penggunaan perkataan yg mengelirukan pembaca)

Content What does it mean?

BAND 5 All content is relevant to the task (isi The writer completely fulfill ALL the tasks
kandungan yg sesuai) required (menjawab kehendak soalan)

Target reader is fully informed Who would read this text? (i.e. friends,
(maklumat yg jelas kepada pembaca yg readers of the magazine or teacher)
disasarkan

BAND 3 Minor irrelevances and/or omissions (missing of Would the reader have all the information
words in the writing) they need? Some task do not need much
elaboration (keyword: state what …?)
Isi kandungan yg kurang sesuai Some task need more elaboration
(keyword: describe … or explain …)
Target reader is generally informed pembaca mdpt maklumat yg cukup.

BAND 1 Irrelevances and misunderstanding
of task may happen (maklumat yg
tidak sesuai & salah faham tugasan The writer writes irrelevant information in
yg diberikan) the task or misunderstood the task. (i.e.:
The task is about the importance of the
Target reader is minimally informed library but the writer writes about benefits
(pembaca mendapat maklumat yg of reading
terlalu sedikit)

BAND 0 Content is totally irrelevant

(isi kandungan yang langsung tidak berkitan
dengan tugasan

Target reader is not informed (pembaca
tidak mendapat maklumat yg diperlukan)

Communicative Achievement What does it mean?

BAND 5 Uses the ways of communicative task Include genre, format, tone and
with flexibility to present complex function (i.e. an email to a teacher is
more formal and polite than to a friend)
ideas effectively
Complex ideas are abstract rather than
Maintain reader’s attention easily, straightforward ideas
fulfilling all communicative
purposes (targets) Why do you write? (to make a complaint/
to inform or to report)
BAND 3 Uses the ways of the communicative
task effectively Tujuan menulis: untuk membuat aduan /
memaklumkan
Maintain reader’s attention and
communicate straightforward and It means the reader is interested, not
complex sentences (mengekalkan bored, and it’s not difficult to understand
tumpuan pembaca) the text
(penulisan mudah difahami)

BAND 1 Uses the ways of the communicative task Straightforward ideas are usually direct,
to maintain reader’s attention and limited in subject and written using
communicate straightforward ideas simpler language structures
(penyampaian idea secara langsung)
(ditulis menggunakan struktur ayat yg
mudah)

Organisation
What does it mean?

BAND 5 Text is well-organised, coherent, using a They include linking words and phrases
variety of cohesive devices and that connect ideas and words in writing,
such as pronouns (she, theirs etc),
organizational patterns with flexibility substitution (the last one, this etc)(…
which is why …) and so on.
(ayat disusun dgn baik, jelas dan teratur)
[cohesive devices: however,, for example, in
conclusion, moreover]

BAND 3 Text is well organized and coherent Easy to understand because the ideas
using a variety of cohesive devices and and sentences are generally well
organizational patterns to generally connected
good effect
Penulisan mudah difahami kerana idea
dan ayat dihubungkan dengan baik

It means connecting sentences that helps
the reader understand the writer’s
intended meaning and flow of idea

Pembaca mudah memahami idea dan
niat penulis

BAND 1 Text is generally well organized and
coherent, using a variety of linking
words and cohesive devices Linking words are used to show a clear
connection between ideas and
Penulisan yang agak tersusun & jelas sentences, such as for example,
because, finally and so on

Language

BAND 5 Uses vocabulary, including less What does it mean?
common lexis effectively and correctly
(penggunaan perkataan yang tepat dan This means the writer is clearly in control
berkesan) of their grammar – they are not making
lucky guesses!
Uses simple and complex grammatical
forms with full control, flexibility and Penulis mampu mengawal tatabahasa
sophistication dlm penulisan

Easy to understand because the ideas Errors are usially repeated mistakes,
and sentences are generally well where it’s clear tat the writer is unable to
connected write effectively
Slips happen when the writer usually
Errors, if present are usually slips write accurately, but still make some
(kesalahan yg x disengajakan, x mistakes
berulang)

BAND 3 Uses vocabulary, including less Not common vocabulary because it
common lexis, appropriately expresses quite specific ideas or
concepts
Kosa kata yg bersesuaian
It means that the write can adapt their
Uses simple and complex grammatical words and style
forms with control and flexibility Penulis mampu mengadaptasi gaya
penulisan
Occasional errors may be present but do
not impede communication Kesalah yg kerap berlaku tetapi
tidak menjejaskan kefahaman
BAND 1 Uses everyday vocabulary appropriately, pembaca
with occasional inaccurate use of less
common lexis Penggunaan kosa kata harian yg
sesuai
Uses simple and some complex
grammatical forms with good control It means that the reader can understand
the writing
Errors do not impede communication Pembaca boleh memahami karangan

Writing A Review

What is a review? Laporan (pendapat) mengenai

sesuatu yg anda suka atau
tidak suka

 A review is a report on something you like or
dislike based on your opinion

 It is also about something that you have
experienced (berdasarkan pengalaman)

 People read your review because they want
information as well as your opinion

Pembaca inginkan
maklumat

HOW SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT THIS TASK?

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

 PURPOSE OF REVIEW (tujuan)
 STRUCTURE
 GIVING YOUR OPINION (memberi pendapat)
 COMMON TOPICS (topik umum)
 WHAT STYLE SHOULD YOU USE
 WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD YOU

INCLUDE (maklumat yg bersesuaian)

BASIC OUTLINE FOR REVIEW

4 – TION

INTRODUCTION  Title (tajuk)
 Intro

(pengenalan)
 Negative/Positive

DESCRIPTION  Depends on the
questions given
from the task
Penerangan
berdasarkan soalan

DISCUSSION  Task discussion
 Comment on the

review
Perbincangan &
komen peribadi

RECOMMENDATION  Make your
recommendation
(Cadangan)

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Tip 1 – Provide an appropriate title to the review (tajuk yg sesuai)

Tip 2 – Provide an interesting introduction to gauge the reader’ attention
(pengenalan yg menarik)

Tip 3 – Always try to start your first sentence with a question
(mulakan ayat pertama dgn soalan)

For example:
 Would you enjoy staying in a beautiful place with lots of exciting

thing to do?
 Are you wondering what movie you should watch next?
 Do you always like to change your mobile phone every time they have the

latest version?

Tip 4 – Organise your content into 2 parts:
 Description (penerangan)
 Discussion (perbincangan)

Tip 5 – Stick to the question and do not talk about unrelated things
(ikut kehendak soalan, jangan tulis perkara tidak berkaitan)

Tip 6 – Use adjectives and adverbs to make it more interesting to read

Tip 7 – Use specific language to give your opinion

 In my opinion/ view, ……..

 For me, ……..

 I think/ believe/ feel that, ……..

 I would say that, …….

 It seems to me that …….. Cadangan di akhir review

Tip 8 – Provide a recommendation in the last part of your review

Tip 9 – Use specific language to give recommendations:
 I recommend/ suggest [title/ name] to + person
 I recommend/ suggest + -ing
 I recommend/ suggest that ……..
 You should + base verb
 You might want to + base verb

Tip 10 – Write a final sentence to conclude the review
(tulis ayat terakhi untuk merumuskan review)

Useful Language: Vocabulary/ Phrases/ Expressions

1. Movie Review

Background (latar belakang)

 The film is set in …
 This fascinating film is …
 This film originates from a novel named …
 This film is directed by …
 The film is based on a novel/ a real life story of a …
 This is a comedy/ horror film/ love story/ cartoon/ science fiction

movie/ war film/ Kung Fu film/ an action film/ a thriller/ a spy movie

Main points of the plot

 The plot focuses on …
 The story begins/ concerns about/ is about …
 The plot/ story has a twist in …
 The film reaches a climax when …
 The plot is absolutely thrilling/ exciting/ fascinating/ touching/

romantic/ surprising …

General comments and opinions (komen / pendapat umum)

 It is rather confusing/ long/ slow/ boring
 The cast is excellent/ weak/ awful/ unconvincing
 The script/ story is full/ clever/ exciting
 It has a tragic/ surprising/ dramatic ending
 It does not come across as true/ convincing
 The music/ sound effect is dull/ rich
 It is a catchy tune as backing music
 The theme song is powerful/ weak/ satisfying
 The colour in the photography is natural/ spectacular/ dull/ dark and

frightening
 The acting is true to life/ powerful/ natural

Useful recommendations (cadangan)

 This book/ film/ restaurant would be absolutely perfect for
 Everyone should try it/ give it a try
 I would have no hesitation in recommending this book/ film/

restaurant to …
 Don’t miss it!
 You should probably give ….a miss
 … not to be missed
 It is well worth seeing!
 It will change the way you see (e.g. young people) after watching

this film.
 It is bound to be a box-office hit.
 I highly/ thoroughly/ strongly recommend it.
 It is highly entertaining.
 It is certainly at the top of my list of good movies
 Fans of … will no doubt be thrilled with this.
 It’s a must!
 I would highly/ strongly recommend …
 I would not recommend this because…
 Wait until it comes out on video.
 It’s a boring movie. Don’t bother with this one.
 I strongly advise you against/ not to …
 I strongly advise you to …
 Only watch this film if you have plenty of time to spare.
 I certainly would recommend this film
 I certainly wouldn’t recommend …
 I can thoroughly recommend this book/ film
 Go and see this film/ Read this book. You won’t be disappointed
 Don’t bother reading …/ going to see …/ It isn’t worth it [negative]
 There’s a twist at the end
 In conclusion, I recommend this book/ film/ restaurant to anyone

who …

2. Music/ Song Review

Acoustic (adjective)
Without inbuilt electrical equipment to amplify the sound

I can play acoustic guitar, but I can’t play electric guitar

Album (noun)
A collection of songs released as a digital download or a 12-inch LP record

Do you have Michael Jackson’s album Thriller?

Alternative hip hop (noun)
Any style that isn’t mainstream commercial hip hop

Have you heard much alternative hip hop?

Alternative rock (noun)
Non-mainstream rock music inspired by punk and post-punk

My sister likes pop music, but I like alternative rock.

Ambient music (noun)
Calming, atmospheric background music

Have you heard Brian Eno’s ambient music?

Artist (noun)
A professional singer, musician or songwriter

Taylor Swift has become one of music’s best-selling artists.

Art music (noun)
Music written and performed by professional musicians mostly for the upper
classes, like classical Indian music and European opera

Wealthy Chinese lords paid musicians to play relaxing art music, while poor
people played lively folk music for fun

Authentic (adjective)
Real or genuine

You can still see an authentic Chinese opera in Beijing.

Avant-garde (adjective)
New, unusual and experimental

Johnny makes avant-garde electronic music in his spare time.

Backbeat (noun)
A beat counted as “two” or “four” in 4/4 rhythm

Can you hear the snare drum playing on the backbeats?

Ballad (noun)
A slow song usually about love

Jenny sings up-tempo rock songs as well as slow ballads.

Bar (noun)
One of many small sections in a piece of music that contains a fixed number
of beats

Each bar in a song has four beats.

Bass (guitar) (noun)
An electric guitar with thick strings for playing low “bass” notes

We need someone who can play bass.

Beat (noun)
The regular pulse in music that dancers move to and audiences clap to

Dance music always has a strong beat.

Beats (noun)
The breakbeat rhythms that MCs rap to in hip hop music

Who produced the beats on this album?

Classical music (noun)
European orchestral and keyboard music that’s written by composers

Alice loves listening to classical music, especially the music of Mozart and
Beethoven.

Country music (noun)
A genre of American music with origins in the rural folk music of Europe

Many people were surprised when Ray Charles began singing country
music.

Folk music (noun)
Traditional music from a particular region or country

Did you hear any traditional folk music while you were in China?

Genre (noun)
A kind of style of music, movie, TV show, painting, etc

In music classes at school, the only genres we studied were classical music
and jazz.

Harmony (noun)
The combining of musical notes that sound good when played or sung
together

If singers don’t sing in harmony, it can sound terrible.

Hip hop (also “rap”) (noun)
A musical genre in which artists rap over beats and sampled sounds

When my girlfriend wants to listen to hip hop, she always puts on Jay-Z or
Kanye West.

Jazz (noun)
A genre in which artists improvise within a rhythmic and harmonic framework

If you want to hear great jazz, listen to the recordings of John Coltrane and
Miles Davis.

Latin music (noun)
A genre of popular music in Latin America and Spain that has complex
rhythms

I hadn’t heard much Latin music until I visited Mexico and South America.

Live (adjective)
Played at a concert in front of an audience

You don’t hear live music in dance clubs anymore, only recorded music.

Lyrics (noun)
The words of a song

If you don’t listen to the lyrics, you won’t know what a song is about.

Melody (noun)
A tune, or the notes of a song

Can you whistle the melody of the song that begins with “Happy birthday to
you”?

Pop music (noun)
A popular music genre with short, melodic songs that is easy to remember

My uncle’s nearly 60, but he still likes listening to pop music.

Popular music (noun)
Music that many people like and buy, like rock music and heavy metal, hip
hop and rap, pop songs, etc

Our music teacher knows lots about classical music but nothing about
popular music.

Recording (noun)
A piece of music that’s recorded in a studio or at a concert

Recordings used to be made on tape recorders, but they’re usually digital
now.

Rhythm (noun)
A pattern of beats and sounds that musicians play in time to and dancers
move to

The rhythms of African music are much more complex than those of
European music.

Rock music (noun)
Rhythmic blues-based music played on guitar, bass, drums, etc

Let’s listen to some rock music for a change.

Traditional music (noun)
Music that developed over a very long time, like traditional African drumming
and Chinese folk songs

People still play traditional music in Peru’s mountain villages.

3. Food Review

Words to describe taste

Acidic – a food with sharp taste. Often used to refer to tart or sour foods as
well

Bitter – a tart, sharp and sometimes harsh flavour
Bittersweet – a less harsh taste than bitterness. Couples tartness with

sweetness
Briny – another word for salty
Citrusy – a bright flavor like that of lemons, limes, oranges and other citrus

fruits
Cooling – a taste that mimics the feeling of cold temperature. Often used to

describe mint
Earthy – reminiscent of fresh soil. Often used to describe red wines, root

vegetables, and mushrooms
Fiery – a taste that feels as though it gives off heat. Another word for spicy.
Fresh – a light and crisp taste. Often used to describe produce or herbs

Fruity – any taste reminiscent of sweet fruit flavours
Herbal – a bright, fresh or sometimes earthy taste created by the

incorporation of herbs
Honeyed – a sweet or candied taste that may be reminiscent of honey
Nutty – any taste similar to the flavours of nuts. Often used to describe

cheeses
Rich – a full, heavy flavour. Often used to describe foods containing cream
Robust – a rich taste with some earthiness. Often used to describe drinks

with strong flavour
Sharp – a harsh, bitter or tart taste. Often used to describe acidic food
Smoky – a taste reminiscent of the smell of smoke
Sour – a biting, tangy, tart flavour
Spicy – a burning taste from hot spices
Sweet –a sugary flavour
Tangy –a tart, biting taste that feels tingly in the mouth
Tart – a sharp, bitter or sour flavour. Often used to describe acidic foods
Yeasty – an earthy taste reminiscent of yeast. Often used to describe beer

and breads
Woody – an earthy, sometimes nutty taste. Often used to describe coffees

or cheeses.
Zesty – a fresh, vivid or invigorating flavour

Words to describe texture

Airy – a light, pillowy texture often created by the incorporation of air
Buttery – a smooth and creamy texture similar to that of butter
Chewy – the texture of a food that needs to be chewed thoroughly before

swallowing. Can be light and bouncy or heavy and sticky
Creamy – a smooth and rich texture that usually comes from the

incorporation of dairy
Crispy – a light texture with a slight crunch
Crumbly – the texture of a food with a loose structure that falls apart into

small pieces or crumbs
Crunchy – a firm, crisp texture often described by the sharp, audible noise

that the food makes when being eaten

Crusty – the texture of a food with a hard outer layer and soft interior
Delicate – a light, fine texture that may come apart easily
Doughy – a soft and heavy texture that is often coupled with pale colouring
Fizzy – a texture brought on by the presence of many bubbles, usually

referring to carbonated liquids
Flaky – a light texture characterized by layers that come apart during eating
Fluffy – a light and airy texture
Gooey – a viscous, sometimes sticky texture arising from the presence of

moisture in a dense solid food
Hearty – a firm, robust texture
Juicy – a succulent, tender texture characterized by the presence of liquid in

a solid food
Silky – a fine, smooth texture characterized by a sleek feel in the mouth
Sticky – a texture characterized by gluiness in the mouth
Smooth – a consistent texture free of grit, lumps, or indentations
Succulent – a tender, juicy texture
Tender – a soft texture that is easy to break down
Velvety – a smooth and rich texture

Words to describe preparation method

Baked – a food that was cooked in an oven, often resulting in a crispy outer
coating

Blanched – a food that was scalded in boiling water and then moved to cold
water to stop cooking. Results in a softened texture.

Blackened – a food that was dipped in butter and coated with spices before
being cooked in a hot pan, resulting in a blackened
appearance

Braised – food that is briefly fried in a small amount of fat and then is slowly
stewed in a covered pot. Results in a seared, crispy exterior
coupled with a tender interior texture

Breaded – a food that was coated with a breadcrumb mixture or butter that
is then baked or fried into a crispy outer layer

Broiled – a food cooked with intense radiant heat, as in an oven or on a grill.
Often results in a darkened appearance and crispy texture

Caramelized – a food that has been cooked slowly until it is browned and
becomes sweeter in taste

Charred – food that is grilled, roasted or broiled and gains a blackened
exterior coupled with a smoky flavour

Fermented – a food that has been introduced to bacteria, yeast or another
microorganism to produce organic acids, alcohols or gases.
May result in a pungent, biting flavour

Fried – food that is cooked by submerging partially of fully into hot oil. Often
results in a crispy or crunchy texture and golden colour

Glazed – a food that becomes moistened by having a flavourful coating
dripped or brushed onto its surface. May result in a glossy
appearance and thin, crisp outer layer

Infused – a food that has been steeped in liquid with another ingredient in
order to extract the flavour of the ingredient. Often used with
herbs.

Marinated – a food (usually meat) that has been soaked in liquid containing
flavourful ingredients, like herbs, spices, vinegar and oil

Poached – food that has been cooked in nearly boiling liquid. Often results
in a tender, moist texture

Roasted – food that has been cooked with dry heat in an oven or over a fire.
Often results in a browned exterior and crisp coating

Sautéed – a food that has been cooked quickly in a small amount of fat

Seared – a food that is cooked in a small amount of fat until caramelized and
then finished by roasting, grilling or another method. Results in a
crisp outer texture and tender interior

Smoked – food that is cooked or preserved by long exposure to smoke from
smouldering wood. Results in a distinctive, bold flavour

Whipped – food that has been beaten in incorporate air. Often results in a
light,fluffy texture

Positive words to describe food

Dry vs crispy: Chicken with a dry breading vs Chicken with a crispy
breading

Greasy vs velvety: Pasta in a greasy sauce compared to Pasta in a velvety
sauce

Sugary vs honeyed: Pears with a sugary drizzle vs Pears with a honeyed
drizzle

Burned vs blackened: Burned salmon compared to Blackened salmon
Tough vs hearty: A piece of tough bread compared to A piece of hearty

bread
Mushy vs tender: A mushy crabcake compared to A tender crabcake

4. Popular Destination Review

Words

Attractions – places for tourists to see
Business district – also called the financial district, this is the center of the

city where most offices are located
Entertainment district – an area that has lots of concert halls, theatres etc
Dining district – an area with a lot of restaurants
Shopping district – area of town where there are many stores
Heritage – of historical importance
Custom – something that people do as part of their culture
Surroundings – all of the things around you
Sit back and relax – a common phrase to tell people to have a good time
Underrated – you might describe a place as underrated if it’s a wonderful

place that people don’t talk about or say good things about
Lively – a lively place usually offers plenty of things to do for travellers and

tourists

Scenic – we say that a place is scenic if it provides beautiful, interesting or
unique views. We usually describe a natural landscape as scenic,
but you can say that an urban setting is scenic too, especially if it’s
completely one-of-a-kind

Secluded – we say that an area is secluded if it’s isolated or away from too
many other people, especially tourists and travellers

Touristy – you can say a place is touristy if it has too many, well, tourists
Hectic – we might refer to a place as hectic if it’s noisy, crowded, or

generally chaotic

Phrases

Affordable destinations – places within a reasonable price range
Affordable travel – travel which is within your price range
Around the world – in all corners of the globe
Arts and culture – the art, music and other cultural aspects of an area
Craft markets – stalls where goods made by the local people are sold
Do as the locals do – enjoy the activities as the local people do
Efficient public transport – a functioning transport system intended for the

use of residents and visitors
Exotic destinations – unusual or strange holiday destinations
Get around – get from place to place
Guided tours – walking, hiking or driving visits led by a guide who knows

the area
Holiday brochures – pamphlets advertising holiday destinations
Holiday destination – place to which you leave on holiday
Long haul flights – long distance flights
Lush rainforests – luxuriant equatorial forests
Magnificent landscapes –impressive scenery
Make advance reservations – booking ahead of time
Memorable experiences – activities that you will remember for years
Off the beaten track – a place that is not on the main thoroughfare
Out of season – outside the most popular holiday period

Packaged deals – travel deals that are put together by an agency and sold
as a package

Quaint villages – old fashioned or charming small towns
Scenic views – lovely scenes
Self-catering accommodation – a place to stay where you see to your own

food
Spectacular beaches – impressive sandy shorelines
Stunning architecture – magnificent buildings
Swarming with tourists – full of holidaymakers
Time on their hands – available time to do as you choose
To get away from it all – to get away from everyday routines
To go sightseeing – take a trip around an area to see what it has to offer
Travel abroad – travel to overseas destinations
Travelling light – travelling with little luggage
Value for money – a good return on investment
Visa regulations – laws that relate to entry into a country
Wildlife safari –a guided tour through a game park
holiday of a lifetime – a very special holiday, once in a lifetime
getting away from it all –escaping in order to rest from a daily routine
breathtaking view – an amazing view
all-inclusive – a hotel deal where the price includes accommodation, meals

and drinks at any time

Example 1

Read this writing task and underline 3 things you must include in your review.
You will have to describe your own experiences on the holiday as well as give
a general description. You will see this advertisement in an international travel
magazine.

Reviews wanted! Percutian bagi remaja

Holidays for teenagers

We want reviews of holidays designed for teenagers. Your review should

include information about the place, the food and activities that are available.

Would you recommend this holiday to other people of your age? The best

reviews will be published in our magazine

Write your review in about 200 – 250 words.

Sample Review:

Teen Village: The place to go

Would you enjoy staying in a beautiful place with lots of exciting
things to do? If so, Teen Village in southern Spain is the perfect holiday
destination for you. The ancient land is home to amazing people, incredible
landscapes, unrivalled gastronomy and some of the prettiest little towns
you’ll find in Spain. Additionally, the village is familiar with the recent influxes
of tourism; however, some still remain secluded from the outside world,
bursting with tradition and charm! One thing they all have in common? The
typical architecture of Teen village that I love.

Situated next to a lovely sandy beach, the accommodation is a
circle of comfortable wooden bungalows. In the centre, there is a campfire
area where meals are grilled every evening. When I was there, most of the
teenagers relaxed around the fire until late as well as chatting and playing
guitars.

On top of that, the evening meals are simple; mainly meat or
delicious fish, served with a wide variety of salads. On the other hand, they
also have a café that serves huge breakfasts and other snacks to keep you
going all day.

During my stay, most people chose from a daily programme of
extreme sports lessons such as hang-gliding and sand sailing. We spent a
wonderful morning scuba diving around an old shipwreck in the bay.

All in all, I would recommend this place to everyone especially if
you are looking to a unique and special experience that is truly once in a
lifetime. Go and experience it yourself. Every teen should not miss the
change to stay at Teen Village.

(266 words)

Example 2

Read this writing task and underline 3 things you must include in your
review. You recently saw this notice in a magazine.

Reviews wanted!
Have you watched any interesting movies lately?

Send us your movie review
Would you recommend the movie to your friends? Why?

Write your review

Write your review in about 200 – 250 words

Writing Tips

When writing a film review:
 Choose a film you know well and make a plan of what you are going
to write (pilih filem yg pernah ditonton & rancang penulisan)
 Remember to use the Present Simple to describe the plot. Don’t
include too many details and don’t reveal the ending (jgn spoil
ending)
 Use a variety of adjectives to make it more interesting
 Use the Simple Present or the Past Simple to make comments and
give your opinion

Sample Review:
Have you watched Ola Bola? Ola Bola is a Malaysian film

directed by Chiu Keng Guan. It is a sports film which starts JC Chee as
Chow Kwok Keong, the captain of the national football team of Malaysia in
1980 and Bront Palarae as Rahman, a would be sports commentator and
friend of Chow’s.

The film is set in 1980, and it is inspired by the true story of how
Malaysia’s national football team made it to the 1980 Olympics. It narrates
the stories of the players who had to overcome obstacles and personal
issues on their way to success. Its highlight is the match between Malaysia
and South Korea in which Malaysia wins and qualifies for the 1980
Olympics.

A special feature of the film is the careful attention that was
given to details in order to make the 80s setting look authentic and to help
develop the characters’ stories. But most importantly, it is a film which
teaches us to never give up. It shows how important it is to put differences
aside and work together to achieve a common goal.

I found this film very entertaining. I think it should be seen not
only by all sports lovers but also by anyone looking for an inspirational
story.

(210 words)

Practice 1

Reviews wanted!

Have you eaten out recently? Write use a review about the place. Say
what makes the place special. Would you recommend the place to your
friends? Why? The best reviews will be published in our school magazine.
Write your review in about 200 – 250 words *eaten out - makan di luar
seperti restoran atau warung

INTRODUCTION

The introduction focuses
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BODY Order the body of your
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RECOMMENDATION

In conclusion, I recommend …………………… Now evaluate the place
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assessment of the

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Vocabulary Well-seasoned
Packed with flavour
Restaurant review : A steaming plate of …
Hungry/ starving/ ravenous/ famished
Hearty meal Bustling eatery (restaurant)
Wholesome flavour Lively atmosphere
Piping-hot (sgt panas) Service with a smile
Succulent/ juicy (meat)
Creamy
With a kick (spicy)
Crunchy/ crispy

Practice 2

Reviews wanted!

Telefon bimbit terkini

Have you bought any latest mobile phone recently? If so, could you give a
review of the mobile phone? Write a review of what you like or don’t like

about the mobile phone and whether you would recommend it to your

friends. Adakah anda akan mencadangkan kepada rakan anda

Write your review in about 200 – 250 words.

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Writing An Article

Articles wanted!
My School Canteen

 What other types of food would you like to be served?
 What special facilities should your canteen have?
 How can you improve your canteen?

Write us an article answering these questions
The best article will be displayed on the school magazine

Write your article in about 200 – 250 words.

HOW SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT THIS TASK?
IF YOU CHOOSE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION:

 USE THE 5 PARAGRAPH METHOD
 GIVE A SUITABLE TITLE Berikan tajuk yg sesuai
 WRITE YOUR NAME OF THE BOTTOM

END OF THE ESSAY Tulis nama di akhir karangan

YOU NEED TO WRITE ON CHANGES THAT
NEEDS TO BE DONE TO YOUR SCHOOL
CANTEEN Tulis mengenai perubahan yg perlu dilakukan di kantin sekolah

Changes In Our School Canteen

 First paragraph (Introduction)

 Paragraph 1 Jenis makanan yg perlu disediakan

What other types of food would you like to be served?

 Paragraph 2 Kemudahan yg perlu ada di kantin

What special facilities should your canteen have?

 Paragraph 3 Cara memperbaiki/meningkat mutu kantin

How can you improve your canteen?

 Last paragraph (Conclusion)

Written by,
Belle

Outline: [25 words]
[40 – 50 words]
1. Introduction [40 – 50 words]
2. Point 1 + details [40 – 50 words]
3. Point 2 + details
4. Point 3 + details [25 words]
5. Conclusion

Changes In Our School Canteen

Introduction (22 words)

Our school canteen needs some changes. There are many ways
we can make these changes. These changes can improve our school canteen.

Point 1 + details (56 words)

One way is, change the current menu to a new one. I would like to
suggest that we introduce a new nutritious and healthy menu. The menu should
be able to cater the vegetarian and non-vegetarian students. It must be
affordable and taste good. Furthermore, counters selling healthy snacks, fruits
and fruit juice should be added.

Point 2 + details (43 words)

Other than that, I suggest some special facilities be added to the
canteen. For example, water dispensers for students to refill their bottles during
the day. Moreover, the canteen should provide enough space for students who
are in wheelchairs to move around easily.

Point 3 + details (59 words)

Lastly, we can improve our canteen by keeping the service area
clean and tidy. Plus, keep the whole canteen area and furniture around it clean
and tidy. In addition, students can use a coupon system to buy their food rather
than using cash. Finally, we can ask students to help decorate the canteen with
art works, posters and signs.

Conclusion (27 words)

In conclusion, the school canteen plays a vital role in promoting
healthy food and healthy eating habits among students. Students also can
develop social and companionship skills.

Written by,
Belle

Practice 1

Articles wanted! Kelebihan & kekurangan beli
Online Shopping online

 What are the advantages of online shopping? Tips beli
 What are the disadvantages of online shopping? online yg
 How can you share tips for safe online shopping? selamat

Write us an article answering these questions.
The best article will be published in our school magazine.

Practice 2

Articles wanted!
Co-curricular Activities

 What are the examples of extra co-curricular activities that can be

joined in school? Kepentingan aktiviti kokurikulum

 What are the importance of joining co-curricular activities?

 How can the school encourage the students to join co-curricular

activities? Cara sekolah galakkan pelajar menyertai aktiviti kokurikulum

. Write us an article answering these questions.

The best article will be published in our school magazine

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Writing A Report

What is a report? Laporan rasmi mengenai
sesuatu peristiwa

 Formal account of an event or a situation

Types of reports:

 Reports on charts and graphs
 Reports on activities or events such

as school trips, visits or workshops
 Reports to your principal on condition

and services:
To express complaints, dissatisfaction
or suggestions Aduan / cadangan
 Report to the principal or teacher on
incidents or problems
(eg. bully cases)
 Police reports on accidents or crimes
 Book reports

TIPS TO REMEMBER

Dimulai dgn tajuk laporan

Tip 1 – Report starts with a title

Pengenalan mengikut soalan

Tip 2 – Report must have an introduction that clearly targets to question

Body paragraph menjawab kehendak soalan

Tip 3 – The following paragraphs must focus on answering the required
tasks in the question

Point disusun mengikut kehendak soalan

Tip 4 – The report must be well organized and points must be clearly
arranged based on the requirement in the question

Rumusan secara keseluruhan dan cadangan mengikut kehendak soalan

Tip 5 – The report must always have an overall summary of the
important points plus recommendation based on what the
question requires

* A REPORT IS A FORMAL AND FORMATTED PIECE OF WRITING

Format of Report Writing

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Example 1

Your school held a Virtual English Week recently to encourage the students
in your school to use English often. As the secretary of English Language
Society, you have been asked to write a report on the event to your teacher
advisor.

Write your report in at least 200-250 words

Virtual English Week:
(suggested points for report writing)

- Duration (tempoh masa)
- Objectives of the events
- Activities during the week (aktiviti sepanjang minggu)
- Students’ responses (maklumbalas pelajar)
- Suggestions (cadangan)

Duration (dates and time of the events)
The event was held for one week starting from the 1st of April until 7th of
April 2021

Objectives of the events
- To build students’ confidence to use the English language in their daily

conversation

- To make students discover the fun of learning English

Activities during the week

- An online spelling bee competition
(students appeared live on screen)

- Home video competition
(students recorded video related to their pastime interests and shared
for everyone to watch)

- Costume Party
(students and teachers dressed up in different movie characters and met
in Zoom calls and make short performances)

- Digital Scrapbook Competition

Students’ Responses

- activities with the most involvements
- the most fun and popular activity
- the least favourite activity

Suggestions

- organize more fun and interactive activities
- extend the duration of the event

Sample Report:
Virtual English Week

A Virtual English Week was organized by the English Language
Society of SMK Batu Maung for the benefits of all students in the school. The
event took place virtually due to outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. To
maintain our physical distancing, the committee members decided to conduct
all the activities via online. It was held for one week from the 1st of April until
7th of April 2021.

The main objective of this annual event was to develop students’
confidence to use English language in daily conversation. This programme is
also aimed to make students discover the fun of learning English. The English
Language Society organized plenty of virtual simulated activities for all
students to participate.

Among the activities held was the online Spelling Bee competition
which was opened to lower secondary students. It was held via live stream can
be viewed by all the students of the school. Besides, it was such a great
surprise that many students were enthralled with the home video contest. Most
contestants produced captivating videos about their pastime interests which
attracted the judges’ attention.

The costume party was the most fun and popular activities held
during the English Language Week. Students and teachers dressed up in
different movie characters and got together in Zoom calls sharing about the
attires they wore. The organizer also provided students with opportunity to
show their creativity by making scrapbooks. However, this competition was the
least favourite among all apart from essay writing competition.

All in all, The English Language Week had been a great success.
Most of the students had shown positive responses towards this first virtual
event in SMK Batu Maung. I would like to suggest we organize more fun and
interactive activities that cater to all students. Moreover, the duration of the
event could be extended to encourage more participation.

Reported by,
Belle Delphine
Secretary of English Language Society
SMK Batu Maung

Practice

Pusat sukan telah dibuka selama setahun di sekolah. Pengetua ingin menambahbaik kemudahan yg ada

It has been a year since a new sports centre opened in your school. Your
principal wants to make the facilities even better. As the president of the
School Leisure Club, write a report to your principal about the sports centre.
In your report, you need to include the following:

 what you think are the best aspects of the centre
 suggestions for new facilities
Write your report in at least 200-250 words

 Title and introduction
 First point topic

(The good aspects of the centre) Kelebihan pusat sukan tersebut
 Your suggestions/ recommendations

(Your suggestions for new facilities) Cadangan kemudahan baharu

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Writing A Story
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Know the Layout/ Structure
Paragraph 1 – Exposition (30 words)
Paragraph 2 – Rising Action (70 words)
Paragraph 3 – Climax (60 words)
Paragraph 4 – Falling Action (60 words)
Paragraph 5 – Resolution (30 words)

CLIMAX

RISING FALLING

BEGINNING CONCLUSION

PLOT TRIANGLE THEORY

The Ending

- To thank
- To praise
- To show gratitude
- To state moral values
- To promise

Example

Write a story about a memorable experience that has changed your life.

The story must include: Pengalaman bermakna yg mengubah hidup

 An unexpected event that you had experienced

 How your life changed after the event

Make your plot simple:
1 I met a famous film director at a coffee shop.
2 I dropped my spoon on the floor to get his attention.
3 He bent down to pick up my spoon. I was so amazed.
4 We had a conversation. I shared my ambition of becoming

an actress.
5 He offered me an audition for an acting career.

Tenses: Use Past Tense

Describe the setting: When and where?

- When
Last December
One fine evening
In the middle of the night
Many years ago

- Where
On the highway

Describing the setting

I just finished my acting class and passed by the Melora Coffee
Shop for the first time. The rich aroma of delectable coffee caught my
attention. A barista welcomed me with his charming smile. I got a cup
of Cappuccino and made myself comfortable on a bulky wooden chair
at the corner of the shop.

Make your characters interesting

Who are your characters? Imagine …………..

Zack Anna Uncle Joe Gino

The minor characters

- The young man
- The taxi driver
- The waitress (pelayan)
- The old lady
- The fishmonger (penjual ikan)

Describing the characters

I was about to take the first sip from my cup of coffee when I saw
Zack Lee, a famous film director sitting at a table next to mine. I admire
him for his talented skills in film making. Dashing as always, he was
wearing a grey leather jacket with a flat cap. I was surprised when he
politely offered me to join him at his table. I was absolutely amazed with
his friendly demeanour. I started questioning him impatiently about his
career achievement. My cheeks dimpled and turned rosy when he
offered me an audition as an actress.

Use Conjunctions & Linkers

All of a sudden, I saw Zack Lee having coffee next to my table.
Although I was extremely excited, I tried to reserve myself.
So, I continued eating my sandwich and pretended not to notice him.
But at the same time, I was thinking on how to strike a conversation.
Soon, I purposely took the opportunity by dropping my spoon on the floor
hoping to get his attention.
Consequently, he bent down and picked up my spoon.
Then, he offered me to join him at his table.

Use Idiomatic Expressions

 In the twinkling of an eye
(in just short time)

 On top of the world
(to feel very happy)

 Grin from ear to ear
(to look very satisfied)

 Once in a blue moon
(a rare occasion)

 In the same boat
(in the same situation)

 A light bulb moment
(a moment when you realize or understand something)

 Beat around the bush
(to say something indirectly)

Examples:

I was beating around the bush to hint the fact I was studying acting.
It’s a light bulb moment that Zack understood what I had in mind.
I grinned from ear to ear when Zack took my details for a casting.
My acting career began in the twinkling of an eye.

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