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iii Write It Right 1 Short Communicative Messages 17 Informal Letters 29 Formal Letters 42 Speeches and Talks 57 Articles 68 Blog Posts and Reviews 78 Recounts 88 Stories 99 Descriptive Essays 110 Factual Essays 119 Giving Opinions 126 Processes and Procedures 140 Charts and Graphs 151 Writing Assessment 1 167 Writing Assessment 2 169 Answers 171 Contents 00_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Content 3rd.indd 3 5/12/2023 11:17:46 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
1 Write It Right 1 General Prompts on How to Write Essays 2 Using Adjectives, Adverbs and Time Phrases 3 Vary Your Sentences 4 Elaborate Your Ideas 5 Common Errors in Writing 1 General Prompts on How to Write Essays Plan and Prepare A Read the question carefully and understand what you are required to write. B Look at the question and underline the keywords. What are your main points? • Use boxes or a mind map to jot down your ideas (at least 2 – 3 points). • For each main idea, add an elaboration (explanation and example). • Do not repeat your ideas. C Decide what kind of essay you are required to write: • Email • Letter • Message • Talk/Speech • Story • Opinion Essay • Description • Review D 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 1 5/12/2023 10:53:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 Use adjectives: • interesting • exciting • scary • dark • deep • attractive • charming Use your five senses to make it real (what you see, hear, touch, feel, think). Use the past tense if it is a narrative. Vary your sentences: • length • use punctuation Introduce the main characters. Use linking words or phrases (Then, After that, As soon as, However, Eventually, Fortunately, etc.) Have a setting – time and place – When and Where? For Narrative Essays (and some Descriptive Essays) 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 2 5/12/2023 10:53:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 Paragraphs Introduction (1 paragraph) • Tell them what you are going to tell them. • Grab the reader’s interest. Conclusion (1 paragraph) • Tell them what you have told them. • Do not add new points. • Use phrases like In conclusion, To sum up, Therefore, I believe/I think, It was the best/ worst (opinion). Always have a short introduction and conclusion. Remember Edit Your Essay Revise: • Reread • Correct • Make changes Check your: • grammar • spelling • punctuation • Use the correct tenses. Body (2 – 3 paragraphs) • Tell them the main points. • Elaborate the main points and supporting ideas. 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 6th.indd 3 12/12/2023 10:02:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
4 Example 2: Expanding Sentences Example 1: Jon went to the mall. Use Wh-questions to help you organise your ideas. 1 Who did Julie go to the park with? 2 When did Julie go to the park? Julie went to the park to meet her friends. to play with her friends. to do some exercise. to relax and enjoy the fresh air. because she was bored. because it was a lovely day. Julie went to the park yesterday. last week. in the evening. on Saturday. at about 5 p.m. Julie went to the park with her friend. with her sister. with Anya. alone. Julie went to the park. 3 Why did Julie go to the park? Jon went to the mall (How?) by bus. (Who?) with his friend. (Where?) near his house. (Why?) to buy a present. (When?) after school. 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 4 5/12/2023 10:53:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
5 6 What did Julie do there? 5 How long was Julie at the park? 4 Where is the park? (present tense) Julie played with her friends. sat on a bench and watched the children playing. watched the birds. sat on a bench and rested. jogged round the park. chatted with her friends. played on the swing and slide. Julie was at the park for a couple of hours. for about an hour. till it got dark. near behind not far from The park is her house. 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 5 5/12/2023 10:53:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
6 Julie saw many children. some people walking/ jogging. some young boys playing basketball. many beautiful birds in the trees. some people walking their dogs. some cats walking around/ climbing the trees. two boys fighting. Julie heard children shouting/ laughing/ calling their friends/ voices. birds chirping/ dogs barking. cars/ vehicles/ footsteps/ shouts/ laughter. It was windy. breezy. hot. cool. rainy. sunny. Julie (negative) (positive) was exhausted/ disappointed/ bored. did not enjoy/ like the ... because ... had a good time. enjoyed herself very much. 7 What did Julie see or hear there? 8 How was the weather? 9 Did Julie have a good time? (opinion) 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 6 5/12/2023 10:53:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
7 Julie was/ felt happy. excited. tired. fresh. great. glad. rested. bored. Trip to the Zoo Who went on the trip? Which part did they enjoy the most? Whose … got lost or stolen? Why did …? (e.g. Why did they lose their way?) What happened? How did they go there? When was the trip? Where did they go? 10 How did Julie feel? Example 3: 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 6th.indd 7 12/12/2023 10:02:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
8 Adjectives • Adjectives are words that describe more about the nouns. • Adjectives can be used before a noun or after a non-action verb (is, are, was, were). Examples: • Amy is a beautiful girl. (The adjective beautiful tells us more about the girl.) • The players were tired after the football match. (The adjective tired tells us more about the players.) • The bad-tempered man started shouting at everyone. • It was a quiet village with a population of less than 500 people. • The scenery from the tower was amazing. • Ben and Zainal helped the blind lady to cross the busy road. • My cheerful Aunt May baked a delicious chocolate cake for me. • The old man was confused and did not know where his house was. 2 Using Adjectives, Adverbs and Time Phrases Adjectives Describing People Positive Adjectives • active • amazing • bright/ intelligent/ brilliant • calm • charming • courteous/ polite • eager • elegant • famous • fascinating • funny/ amusing • generous • great • hardworking/ diligent • practical Negative Adjectives • aggressive • angry • boring • careless • disgusting • fierce • grumpy • impatient • lazy • miserable • naughty • poor • selfish • stingy • stubborn Neutral Adjectives • adventurous • alive • busy • curious • foreign • free • needy • personal • pitiful • plump • same • single • sleepy • tall/ thin • talkative People 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 8 5/12/2023 10:53:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
9 Positive Adjectives Places • beautiful • famous/ popular • unique • expensive • quaint • amazing • huge • rare • cosmopolitan • lively • affordable • stunning • bustling • bright • colourful • modern • spacious • touristy Negative Adjectives • boring • polluted • ghostly • deserted • dreadful • ruined • evil • dull • messy • horrible • ugly • disgusting • odd • old • noisy • lonely • dirty • poor Animals • tame • poisonous • wild • friendly • playful • majestic • ferocious • extinct • furry • large • fast • nocturnal • agile • gentle Events/ Experience Positive Adjectives • good • bad • great • humbling • amazing • brilliant • terrific • practical • emotional Negative Adjectives • bad • horrible • unpleasant • terrible • embarrassing • horrid • humiliating • unusual • nasty 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 9 5/12/2023 10:53:20 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
10 Elaborate Sentences Using Adjectives Example: I saw a girl. I saw a pretty cute young tall girl. She was looking at the birds. laughing and chatting with her friends. sitting alone on a bench. chatting on her phone. waiting for the bus. There was a big a curious an angry an excited crowd. Some Many More and more Soon more Slowly people gathered to see what was happening. We heard a loud shrill frightening terrible painful scream. It was a lovely fine cold warm windy rainy wet sad happy day. We had a good great lovely boring terrible frightening horrible miserable time/ trip/ holiday. 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 10 5/12/2023 10:53:20 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
11 I/ We felt tired. sad. pleased. scared. annoyed. disappointed. curious. excited. It was my worst best most frightening most exciting most enjoyable experience! Adverbs • Adverbs tell us more about verbs. • They show time, place, number, frequency, and how something happens (manner). Examples: • She works hard. (The adverb hard tells us how she works.) • He runs fast. (The adverb fast tells us how he runs.) • He walks slowly to school. • She behaved badly in class. • He never liked durians. • Parents will surely help you. • I do not know where she has gone. • He will come when I call him. Time Phrases • In a few minutes, • Soon, • At once, • Suddenly, • Immediately, • After a long time, • Many years/ months ago, • In my younger days, • In my childhood/ When I was younger, Most adverbs end with ‘-ly‘. Remember • At the moment, • Instantly, • When we arrived, • As soon as, • On that day, • At that time, • At last, • Finally, • Without any delay/ wasting any time, In the morning In the afternoon In the evening Remember At night During the holidays On the weekends 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 6th.indd 11 12/12/2023 10:02:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
12 3 Vary Your Sentences We had sports practice after school. I couldn’t sleep because I was excited about the trip. While she was sitting on a bench, Alice watched the children. I whispered her name, quietly. The cat ate all the food hungrily. I was frightened and hid behind the door. Playing football is good exercise. After school, we had sports practice. I was excited about the trip, so I couldn’t sleep. Alice watched the children while she was sitting on a bench. Quietly, I whispered her name. Hungrily, the cat ate all the food. Frightened, I hid behind the door. It is good exercise to play football. 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 6th.indd 12 12/12/2023 10:02:19 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
13 4 Elaborate Your Ideas What Wh-questions can you ask? i-THINK Brace Map A Journey by Train Conclusion Overall, how was your trip? Would you like to travel by train again? Why? Introduction Where – did you go? When How – did you feel? Was this – your first experience travelling by train? Setting – fine day? Body Who – did you go with? How – did you go to the railway station? What – time was the train? Did you have – many bags?/ much luggage? Where – did you keep your luggage? Who – sat with/ next to you? Did – the train leave on time? Was – the carriage full? Were – there many passengers? What – did you see along the way? (jungle/ hills/ farmers/ villages/ country roads/ plantations/ river/ lake…) Did – you enjoy the ride? Why? How long – was the journey? What – did you do? (chatted/ ate/ watched movie/ played on my phone/ took photos/ dozed off…) Were you – tired/ excited/ happy/ bored? 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 13 5/12/2023 10:53:20 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
14 5 Common Errors in Writing Error Correction ✘ I like to go to shopping. ✔ I like to go shopping. ✘ Please repeat again your question. ✔ Please repeat your question. ✘ There are many schemers out there which I find scary. ✔ There are many scammers out there which I find scary. ✘ One of the advantage of exercise is that it’s fun. ✔ One of the advantages of exercise is that it’s fun. ✘ In my opinion, I think that social media can benefit us a lot. ✔ In my opinion, social media can benefit us a lot. Note: Do not use ‘In my opinion’ and ‘I think’ together. Use ‘In my opinion, …’ or ‘I think …’ because they mean the same. ✘ As I was waiting for her, it felt like time was passing by very slowly. ✔ As I was waiting for her, it felt like time was passing very slowly. ✘ Me and my best friend enjoy watching TV together. ✔ My best friend and I enjoy watching TV together. ✘ Soon I heard a knock on my door Molly! I’m here! ✔ Soon I heard a knock on my door, “Molly! I’m here!” ✘ In excitement, I ran down the stairs shouting I’m coming! ✔ In excitement, I ran down the stairs shouting, “I’m coming!” 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 6th.indd 14 12/12/2023 10:02:20 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
15 Error Correction ✘ I open the door and there she was! “Alice!” I screamed. ✔ I opened the door and there she was! “Alice!” I screamed. ✘ It was lovely Saturday morning. I was looking forward to my best friend’s visit to my house. ✔ It was a lovely Saturday morning. I was looking forward to my best friend’s visit to my house. ✘ We had planned to meet up at 7.30 at the morning, so we could go to the park near my house. ✔ We had planned to meet up at 7.30 in the morning, so we could go to the park near my house. ✘ How much time you spending on social media? ✔ How much time do you spend on social media? ✘ A deaf person cannot hearing and a blind person cannot seeing. ✔ A deaf person cannot hear and a blind person cannot see. ✘ You are very kind to pick the kitten and take it home. ✔ You are very kind to pick up the kitten and take it home. ✘ He ride his bicycle on the pavement when he saw the accident. ✔ He was riding his bicycle on the pavement when he saw the accident. Note: We use the past continuous tense when we are recounting an action and describing it as it was happening. ✘ I sang as loud as I could and when I finished, everyone clapped. ✔ I sang as loudly as I could and when I finished, everyone clapped. ✘ He quickly put on his running shoes and go out to play. ✔ He quickly put on his running shoes and went out to play. 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 15 5/12/2023 10:53:20 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
16 Remember Example: A movie/ game/ holiday/ an event/ experience is: • exciting • boring • interesting • confusing • frightening Adjectives ending with ‘-ing’ Example: A person/ animal is: • excited • bored • interested • confused • frightened Adjectives ending with ‘-ed’ Error Correction ✘ My mother every week shops for groceries in the supermarket. ✔ My mother shops for groceries in the supermarket every week. ✘ As the children were out, mother had to do the work herself. ✔ As the children were out, Mother had to do the work herself. Note: Start the word with capital letters when it is used as a name like ‘Teacher’, ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’. ✘ “Zainal, I’m happy your joining the school team,” Coach said. ✔ “Zainal, I’m happy you’re joining the school team,” Coach said. ✘ During the lockdown, it was bored. ✔ During the lockdown, it was boring. ✘ The room was dark. All of a sudden, the lights came on and my friends shouted happy birthday! ✔ The room was dark. All of a sudden, the lights came on and my friends shouted, “Happy Birthday!” 01A_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Write It Right 5th.indd 16 5/12/2023 10:53:20 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
17 1 Read the question carefully. What are you required to do? Underline the requirements of the question. Understand the writing task at hand. It can be a postcard, an email, a note, a message, a memo, etc. 2 Study the stimulus given. The stimulus is a linear text in the form of a short communicative message. 3 Outline your answer using a mind map. Make sure your answer fulfils the requirements of the question. 4 Begin your short text with an appropriate salutation. Examples: • Hi …, • Dear …, • My dear …, • Dearest …, 5 Write your message clearly using the correct tense. 6 Write a short closing remark to end your short text. Examples: • Take care. • Have a great day. • Best wishes. • All the best. • Have a great time. 7 Check your writing for mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation. Short Communicative Messages 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 17 5/12/2023 10:52:29 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
18 1 delegate - assign others to do the task 2 streamers - narrow strips of paper or ribbon used as decoration Read the message from your friend, Helen. Read the email from your cousin, Thinesh. Hi, I hope you are well. How was your recycling project in school? I was hoping that you could share what you did in the project. The Environment Club in my school is organising a recycling project in two weeks. I would love to hear what you did for the recycling project. Thinesh To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] Recycling Project Hi, I am planning to celebrate my sister’s 16th birthday. Can you give me some ideas since you just celebrated your birthday? My sister’s birthday is next month. Hope to hear from you soon. Helen In about 60 words, write a message to Helen giving her some suggestions. Hi Helen, Planning for a birthday party is fun. Anyway, you need to delegate the work. Ask your parents to order her favourite cake and cater food for the guests. You can ask your brother to decorate the house with streamers, balloons, banners and fresh flowers. You can be in charge of the invitations. Don’t forget to create a guest list for the party. Happy planning! From, Susan In about 70 words, write an email to Thinesh giving him some ideas. Email Offering Suggestions on Planning a Birthday Celebration Model Question 1 Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Email Giving Ideas for a Recycling Project Model Question 2 Theme: Health and Environment 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 18 5/12/2023 10:52:29 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
19 1 spacious - large 2 stone’s throw away - short distance Read the postcard from your former classmate, Martha. 1 pliers - a tool used to grip small objects or wires Hi Thinesh, My recycling project in school was a success. We were asked to bring items like old toothbrushes, glass and plastic bottles, toilet paper rolls and shoe boxes to school. My group made bracelets out of the old toothbrushes. We removed the bristles with a pair of pliers, and then used boiling water to shape them into bracelets. I hope this has been helpful. Good luck! From, Vani To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] Re: Recycling Project Hi Tony, It has been one month now since you moved to Sarawak. How is your new place? What about your school and friends? I am quite eager to know. Do write soon. Martha To: Tony Ng, 12, Jalan Matang, Off Jalan Batu Kitang, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak. Hi Martha, I’m sorry I have not written to you for such a long time. We have finally settled down in our new place. My house is very spacious with a large garden. My father has already begun planting all kinds of fruit trees. My new school is just a stone’s throw away from my house. It is much smaller than our school. My new classmates are warm and friendly. Do come and visit us during the next school holidays. Take care. Tony To, Martha Lee, 24, Jalan PJS 3, Taman PJS 3, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. In about 80 words, write a postcard to Martha. In your postcard, you should: • write about your new place • briefly describe your school and friends • invite Martha to visit you during the next school holidays Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Model Question 3 Postcard to a Former Classmate Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 19 5/12/2023 10:52:29 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
20 Read the email from your friend, Maisara. Hi Hafizi, How are you? How was your trip to Penang Island? I hope you had a good time. My father is planning to take us there during the school holidays in June. I’d like to know the places you visited and the interesting activities you did there. From, Maisara To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] Planning to Visit Penang Island In about 80 words, write an email to Maisara giving her more information about your trip to Penang Island. 1 diverse - different 2 have your fill - eat till you are satisfied 3 must-see - worth visiting Hi Maisara, My trip to Penang Island was really interesting. You should spend a day at the Batu Ferringhi beach and enjoy the water sport activities. Don’t miss the Penang Botanical Gardens with its diverse range of plants for you to admire. Penang is well-known for its hawker food. So make sure you have your fill at the hawker centres on this island. The street art in Georgetown is also a must-see attraction. Have a great time in Penang! From, Hafizi To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] Penang Island Email Giving Information About a Trip to Penang Island Model Question 4 Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 20 5/12/2023 10:52:30 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
21 Read the message from your friend, Pauline. Read the message from your friend, Alisha. Hi, I have been thinking very long about choosing a hobby and I have realised that I enjoy cooking. Do you think I have chosen the right hobby – or do you have any other suggestions? Hope to hear from you soon. Pauline Hi Jane, I have been thinking about keeping a pet. My mother says I can have a dog, a cat or a bird as my pet. This is the first time I’ll be having a pet. What do you suggest? Alisha In about 60 words, write a reply to Pauline giving her some advice. In about 70 words, write a message to Alisha suggesting a suitable pet. 1 experiment - try out 2 bond - create a relationship Hi Pauline, I think you have made the right choice. Cooking is an enjoyable hobby. Furthermore, it is just the hobby for you because I know you love to eat as well as experiment with new and creative flavours. Plus, there are so many different dishes to cook and desserts to make. Cooking is also a wonderful way to bond with your family. Happy cooking! From, Marilyn Message Giving Advice About Choosing a Suitable Hobby Message Suggesting a Suitable Pet Model Question 5 Model Question 6 Theme: People and Culture Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 21 5/12/2023 10:52:30 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
22 1 creatures - animals 1 doable - practical; achievable 2 effective - most productive in achieving desired results Hi Alisha, I would suggest you start with birds as they require less work and are less expensive to have. You need a cage and bird food. Birds are beautiful creatures. You can simply enjoy looking at their bright colourful feathers. Your house will be filled with beautiful bird songs early in the morning. You will never get bored looking at them play. All in all, it is a beautiful experience that brings us closer to nature. Let me know how it goes. From, Jane Hi Jenny, I am glad to hear that you have decided to make a personal timetable for yourself. When you draft your timetable, you have to be realistic. This should be a timetable which is doable. You should consider your most effective study time. Is it in the morning, afternoon or evening? Besides study time, you should also include time for your meals, family and recreation. I hope these tips will be helpful to you in planning your timetable. From, Tammy Read the message from your cousin, Jenny. Hi, I am planning to do a personal timetable for myself but I don’t know how to do it. I hope you can give me some tips on how to do a personal timetable and what I should include in the timetable. Hope to hear from you soon. Jenny In about 80 words, write a message to Jenny giving her some tips. Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Message Providing Tips on Planning a Timetable Model Question 7 Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 22 5/12/2023 10:52:30 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
23 Read the email from your aunt. Hi Joe, Hope you have received the birthday present which I sent you. I bought you a pair of shoes. Do let me know whether they fit you and also how you celebrated your birthday. Love, Aunt Carol To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] Your Birthday Present In about 60 words, write an email to your aunt describing your birthday celebration. 1 pleasant - nice Dear Aunt Carol, Thank you so much for the lovely birthday present. It was a very pleasant surprise. The shoes fit me perfectly and you have chosen my favourite colour. My birthday celebration was a success. We had at least 60 guests. Grandma Mary did all the cooking. You know how good she is at it. I wish you had been here to join the celebration. Take care. Love, Joe To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] My Birthday Present Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Model Question 8 Thank You Email to an Aunt Theme: People and Culture 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 23 5/12/2023 10:52:31 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
24 Read the leaflet below. Orchids Malaysia is home to some of the world’s largest and most beautiful orchids. There are about 800 different species of orchids in Malaysia. The general rule for orchids grown in homes is to water them once a day. Most orchid growers plant them in pots with wood and coal chips. Hibiscus The hibiscus is the national flower of Malaysia. The red petals symbolise courage, life and rapid growth. The five petals represent the five principles of the Rukun Negara. The hibiscus grows well in the country, with flowers blooming all year round. They need plenty of water. However, too much water can kill them. Bougainvillea Bougainvillea in bright red, purple, orange, pink or simple white, are common plants in Malaysia. They are commonly grown in pots or on the ground as bushes and hedges. They need direct sunlight to produce all the colours we love. They grow easily and do not need a lot of watering or fertilising. It is best to use gloves when handling these plants because of their sharp thorns. Your friend is starting a garden. She has asked you to suggest a flowering plant. In about 80 words, write an email to your friend telling her which flowering plant you think is most suitable. Email Offering Suggestions On Flowering Plants Model Question 9 Theme: Health and Environment 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 24 5/12/2023 10:52:31 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
25 1 bloom - produce flowers 2 fertilise - add manure to make the soil fertile Dear Janice, It’s a wonderful idea to start a garden. Perhaps you could start with the bougainvillea. They come in many bright colours and bloom all year round. You can grow them in pots. Your house gets a lot of sunlight, so the bougainvillea will do well. The best part is that you don’t have to water them so often or fertilise them regularly. However, be careful when handling these plants as they have sharp thorns. Happy gardening! From, Aini To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] Flowering Plant 1 midday - middle of the day; afternoon 2 in the shade - under some cover away from direct sunlight Hi Anya, I’m so happy that you will be spending a few days at my place. The weather here is hot but there are ways of staying cool. Wear lightcoloured cotton clothes. Make sure you drink a lot of water and carry a bottle of water with you at all times. Avoid outdoor activities in the midday heat and stay in the shade when it’s really hot outside. See you in July. From, Mila Read the message from your friend in England. Hi, My summer holidays start on the 1st of July and my father has decided to visit Malaysia this year. Can I come and stay at your place for a few days? I’m anxious about the hot weather in your country, though. How can I cope with the weather? Anya In about 80 words, write a message to Anya giving her some advice. Message Giving Advice About Staying Cool in Hot Weather Model Question 10 Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 25 5/12/2023 10:52:31 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
26 Read the brochure below. Ways to Save the Earth Use Your Own Shopping Bags Avoid using unnecessary plastic bags. There are many reusable bags which you can bring along with you and use readily when you go shopping or marketing. Some of these bags can be folded into small and convenient sizes which you can carry easily. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse Recycle all your rubbish. Create special bins for recyclable items such as glass, plastic, paper/cardboard, electrical/electronic and metal/cans. Special care must be given to electrical and electronic items such as batteries, bulbs, appliances and computers. Buy only what you need to reduce the amount of waste. Say “No” to Plastic Many people are not aware of the harmful effects of plastic. Reduce the use of extra packaging and disposable plastic containers. When buying food, bring your own containers. Never microwave food in plastic containers. Try Composting Learn how to compost all kitchen and garden refuse. All your vegetable and fruit waste can be thrown into your compost. However, do not throw meat and cooked food into your compost as these may smell as well as attract rats, ants and other pests. After a few weeks, you will get organic fertiliser which can be used for all your plants. Your sister wants to do her part to save the environment. In about 80 words, write a postcard to your sister suggesting three ideas which she can begin with. Postcard Suggesting Ways to Save the Earth Model Question 11 Theme: Science and Technology 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 26 5/12/2023 10:52:32 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
27 1 reusable - able to use something more than once Hi Malani, How are you? I’m glad to know that you want to do your part to save the environment. You can start by saying ‘no’ to plastic. When you buy food, make sure you bring your own containers. In addition, use reusable bags when you go shopping. These bags can be folded into small sizes and therefore are convenient. You can also start composting your vegetable and fruit waste. Instead of throwing them away, turn them into organic fertiliser to help your plants grow. Take care. Your sis, Tina To: Malani Selvarajoo J-10-3, Millenia Condo, Taman Millenia, 47100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Handbag • Offer price RM39, usual price RM109 • Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap • Colours – black, navy blue, dark brown, maroon, khaki, grey, rose pink, orange, lime green • Large main compartment, with inner pockets • Waterproof and durable Read the advertisement below. Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Email Suggesting a Birthday Gift for Mother Model Question 12 Theme: Consumerism and Financial Awareness Shawl • RM35 • Soft, light material • Washable • Easily folded into a convenient size to carry around • Many beautiful colours and designs • To keep warm in an air-conditioned room or for evening wear • Comes in a pretty gift box 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 27 5/12/2023 10:52:32 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
28 Your sister is studying in a boarding school. You and your sister are planning to buy a birthday gift for your mother. In about 80 words, write an email to your sister suggesting a suitable gift for your mother. 1 worn out - no longer usable 2 compartments - separate sections 3 detachable - can be removed Dear Nita, I think we should get Mum a new handbag as her present one is worn out and old. She’ll find this bag really useful. It has many compartments and pockets for her to keep her money and other things she carries. It has an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap. The handbag is waterproof too. And look at the discount! Only RM39.00! We can choose a navy blue or dark brown one. What do you think? Love, Pat To : From : Subject : [email protected] [email protected] Birthday Gift for Mother Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Recipe Book • RM43 • Variety of cuisines • Main dishes, desserts, snacks and juices • Cookery hints • Colourful pictures • Step-by-step instructions • Can inscribe the name and date with a message • Glossary for reference at the back of book 01_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Short Commun 4th.indd 28 5/12/2023 10:52:32 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
110 1 Descriptive essays usually describe a person, a thing, an event or a place. 2 Read the question carefully and understand what you are required to do. For example, if you are required to describe your favourite fruit, you cannot describe fried rice, chicken curry or fruit cake. You need to describe a fruit that you particularly like, such as an orange or an apple. 3 Prepare an outline and list out the main points in a logical order. 4 Write an interesting introduction and conclusion. 5 Make sure that you use adjectives and adverbs to help create a picture in the reader’s mind. Examples: Without adjectives/adverbs Adding adjectives/adverbs (a) She bought a pen. (a) She bought a red (adjective) pen. (b) Ali ran to the bus stop. (b) Ali ran quickly (adverb) to the bus stop. (c) Ben exercises in the evening. (c) Ben always (adverb) exercises in the evening. (d) He cried out but no one heard his cries. (d) He cried out loudly (adverb) but no one heard his painful (adjective) cries. (e) The children liked to disturb Raman because he was weak and helpless. (e) The naughty (adjective) children liked to disturb poor (adjective) Raman because he was weak and helpless. 6 Write your essay in paragraphs. 7 Give your essay a suitable title. 8 Read through to make sure you have not made mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Descriptive Essays 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 110 5/12/2023 11:03:12 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
111 1 casual - ordinary 2 adults - older people 3 eager - keen or interested 4 aisle - centre path between the seats 5 backpacks - bags carried on people’s backs (with shoulder straps) 6 foamy - frothing with bubbles 7 anchored - stopped The Penang Ferry It is Saturday morning. The Penang ferry is crowded with people and vehicles. There are children in uniforms and people in casual clothes as well as working clothes. There are also families with adults and children. They are all eager to start their journey across the sea. The ferry soon starts to move. The children look happy. They stand near the windows to look at the water. Some children run up and down the aisle. Their parents stop them as it is not safe to run on the ferry. Some of the people on the ferry have big bags. There are also some foreigners on the ferry. They have large backpacks with them. The ferry moves quite fast and the water below the ferry is white and foamy. There are some fishing boats at sea. The children on the ferry wave at the fishermen excitedly. Soon the ferry approaches the island. As soon as it is anchored, the passengers queue up to leave the ferry. You are on the Penang ferry going across to the island. Write an essay describing your ferry ride in about 120 words. You must use the picture and notes below to help you. Write your essay. Use these ideas to help you. • Place: • Time: • People: – Where are they? – What are they doing? – Who are these people? Model Question 1 The Penang Ferry Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 111 5/12/2023 11:03:12 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
112 1 attached - fixed 2 strip - long piece 3 sunrise - the time it starts to get bright 4 assigned - given the job to do 5 dripped - flowed drop by drop 6 make ends meet - earn more money for his needs 7 odd - small A Rubber Tapper Maniam is a rubber tapper. He wakes up very early in the morning. After breakfast, he cycles to the office where he reports for duty. It is still dark and quiet outside. At the rubber estate, he first cleans out the old cups attached to the trees. He then moves from tree to tree cutting a strip of bark from each trunk so that the sap or latex flows into the cups. By sunrise, he finishes tapping all the trees he has been assigned. After a short rest and snack, Maniam goes round to collect the latex which has dripped into the cups. He pours the latex into a small pail which he carries back to the factory. After a tiring day, he goes home. Maniam has a second job to make ends meet. In the evening, he goes from house to house to cut grass and look after people’s gardens. People in the neighbourhood like him and often ask him to do all kinds of odd jobs. Maniam is honest, hardworking and pleasant. Maniam is a rubber tapper. Write an essay about Maniam in about 120 words. You must use the notes below to help you. Write your essay. up early – cycles to work – reports for duty – dark and quiet cleans out old cups on trees – cuts strip of bark – collects latex from cups – pours latex – pail – to factory second job – evening – cuts grass – does odd jobs Model Question 2 A Rubber Tapper Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 112 5/12/2023 11:03:13 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
113 1 lot - group 2 has a great sense of humour - is very funny 3 talented - very good 4 mischievous - naughty 5 pranks - tricks 6 hard - difficult My Class There are 38 students in my class. Our class teacher is Mrs Prem. She is my favourite teacher. She teaches us English. I enjoy most of our lessons and I really like my classmates. They are an interesting lot. Rahman sits behind me. He is a good sportsman and a very active boy. He has a great sense of humour and when he laughs, we all laugh too. Of course my best friend is Lena. She is a talented artist. She makes her own greeting cards and gives them away as gifts. Dino and Edwin are the most mischievous. They often play pranks on the other students and even the teachers, but no one really gets angry with them. Our class monitor is Rosnah. She has a hard time controlling the class when the teacher is out but we never get her into trouble. She does the duty roster and makes sure the classroom is clean and tidy. I really love my class and hope that we will be classmates till we leave school. In about 100 words, write your essay about your class and some of your classmates. You must use the notes below to help you. Write your essay. • Number of students • Your class teacher • Do you like your class? Why? • Who are some of the interesting characters in your class? Model Question 3 My Class Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 113 5/12/2023 11:03:13 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
114 1 disappointed - upset 2 set my heart on - wanted very badly 3 most reasonably priced - cheapest 4 pointed - shown 5 exact - particular The Best Birthday Gift On the morning of my birthday, my mother gave me RM50.00 and said I could buy whatever I wanted. “Can I buy a bike, Mum?” “That won’t even get you the wheels!” she laughed. I was disappointed. I had set my heart on a bike which cost just RM280.00. I chose the most reasonably priced bike in the shop and Mum knew the one I liked because I had pointed it out to her. Anyway, on my birthday I got many presents—storybooks, a T-shirt, a pencil case and even a watch! But I wanted a bicycle! I smiled and looked excited as I opened each present. That evening, my father came home from the office early. He wished me ‘Happy Birthday’ and asked me to help get some groceries out of the car. When I reached the car, I had a big surprise! There in the boot was a red bicycle—the exact one I had wanted! My parents quickly came out and hugged me. That was the best birthday gift ever, though I still am not allowed to ride it to school! You recently received a birthday gift from someone. Write an essay describing the best birthday gift you got. When writing your essay: • describe your best birthday gift • express how you felt • add any other relevant information • write in about 120 words Model Question 4 The Best Birthday Gift Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 114 5/12/2023 11:03:13 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
115 1 lost - alone 2 nervous - timid and scared 3 chatting - talking 4 warm - pleasant and charming 5 grateful - thankful A New Girl in School One day during recess, I noticed a girl standing all alone in the far corner. She had a drink in her hand and looked quite lost and nervous. Her uniform looked new and her hair was in a ponytail. We smiled at each other and started chatting. She was warm and friendly. That was her first day and she did not know anyone. I felt sorry for her because I remembered my first day at school. I offered to show her around the school. She was also in Form 2 but she was in a different class. I introduced her to some of my friends. She was pleased to make some new friends. We sat around and chatted. I found her to be a lovely girl. I took her to the library and helped her fill up her library card. She was really grateful for my help. We spent a lot of time together. Soon we became good friends. Now, Divia and I are in the same class and we are best friends. There was a new student in your school. Write an essay describing how you met her or him and how you became friends. When writing your essay: • describe what happened • express how you felt • write in about 100 words Describe her/him. How did you meet? How did you become friends? What did you do? Model Question 5 A New Girl in School Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 115 5/12/2023 11:03:14 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
116 1 raw - uncooked 2 desserts - sweet dishes after meals My Favourite Fruit My favourite fruit is the mango. I like to eat mangoes because they are juicy and sweet with a strong mango taste. Mangoes are usually eaten raw especially when they are ripe. They can be eaten with or without the skin. When raw, they are often eaten in salads. Mangoes are also used in desserts or made into juice as a refreshing drink. The mango tree is tall and the fruits hang in bunches especially during the mango season. During the fruit season, we often see stalls along the roadside selling mangoes as well as other fruits. It is best to buy mangoes during the fruit season. They are cheaper and tastier. Write an essay describing your favourite fruit. When writing your essay: • you must use the notes given • add any other relevant information • write in about 90 words My Favourite Fruit What is your favourite fruit? Why do you like it? How is it eaten? Model Question 6 My Favourite Fruit Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 116 5/12/2023 11:03:14 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
117 1 scene - view 2 continuously - without stopping 3 directing - controlling 4 congestion - jam 5 peak - busy 6 comes to a standstill - stops completely Busy Street I live in a shophouse on a busy street called Jalan Sultan. When we first moved to this street, it was not as busy as it is now. Every morning, I stand at the window and watch the scene below me. School buses are on this street as early as 6.00 a.m. I can hear the horns blaring, calling out to schoolchildren living in other shophouses. Impatient motorists blare their horns continuously. Some do not obey traffic rules and do not stop when the traffic light turns red. Sometimes, there is a policeman at the traffic lights directing the traffic. Many motorists stop by the roadside to buy newspapers and food from vendors on side streets, causing further congestion. Motorcycles weave in and out of the traffic. During peak hours, traffic is especially busy along this street. The tooting and blaring of horns can be heard throughout this time. Accidents are also frequent on this street. When this happens, the traffic comes to a standstill until the police arrives. You live on a busy street. Write an essay describing the sights and sounds on this busy street. When writing your essay: • describe the scene • you must use the notes • add any other relevant information • write in about 120 words traffic jams – peak hours – tooting and blaring of horns – impatient motorists – motorcycles – police directing traffic – vendors selling on side streets Model Question 7 Busy Street Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 117 5/12/2023 11:03:14 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
118 1 bustling - very active 2 high-rise - very tall 3 Previously - Before this 4 outlets - restaurants 5 fancy - stylish 6 development - progress and growth My Hometown Has Changed I finally went back to visit my old hometown after many years. I was surprised to notice how the town has changed. The quiet little village has grown into a bustling town! There are many new shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, schools and even some high-rise buildings. Previously, there was only one small shop selling fresh and frozen food. Now, there are even fast food outlets and fancy restaurants. There are so many new roads and even highways! I actually found it difficult to find my way around! Of course with all this development, there are both the good and the bad effects. While there are more job opportunities, there is an increase in the population. There are many snatch thefts and the crime rate is much higher. The many new factories and businesses have caused a lot of pollution too. Many of the huge, old trees have been cut down to make way for some new construction. My old house looks so much smaller and the river we used to fish in has become a dirty monsoon drain! Many of my old friends have moved away. Some of my old neighbours have passed away and those left behind look so much older. My hometown has changed so much. You have returned to your hometown after many years. Things have changed a lot. Write an essay about your impressions and some of the changes you notice on your return. When writing your essay: • you must use the notes given • add any other relevant information • write in about 120 words • More developed, better facilities — hospitals, schools, shopping malls, roads, hotels, playgrounds, high-rise buildings • More pollution, high crime rate, more job opportunities • House — smaller, field missing, river now a drain • People — friends moved away, people older, many passed away Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Model Question 8 My Hometown Has Changed Theme: People and Culture 09_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Dspt Compositions 4th.indd 118 5/12/2023 11:03:15 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
151 1 An essay describing a chart or graph involves the analysis of the data or statistics given in the chart or graph. 2 Study the table, pie chart, bar graph or line graph given, taking note of the title. 3 Read the question carefully. 4 If you are given a pie chart, study the sections of the pie chart and the information given in each section. 5 If you are given a bar chart or line graph, read carefully the information according to the lines or bars. 6 If you are given a table, read the information given in each row and column carefully. 7 Make sure that the information you have gathered is accurate. You cannot change the facts or information given. 8 You may be given short notes to help you answer the question. Use these notes and any other notes that you make while reading the information given in the charts or graphs. 9 Do not forget to give your essay a suitable title. 10 Check your essay for mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation. Charts and Graphs 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 151 5/12/2023 11:14:08 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
152 1 tourist attraction - place visitors like to visit 2 destination - place to be visited; target 3 vacation - holiday 4 marked - noticeable; clear 5 decrease - drop; reduction Tourists Visiting Desaru Resort, Johor The Desaru Resort in Johor is a tourist attraction and a great destination for a family vacation. The number of tourists visiting this place each month varies. 7,500 tourists visited Desaru Resort in June, which recorded the highest number for this year. This could be due to the fact that the mid-term school holidays fall in June. In January, 1,000 people visited this resort and in the following month, 2,500 did so. There was a marked increase in the number of tourists in March which saw 5,500 tourists visiting the resort. April, May and July saw equal numbers of 6,500 tourists each. After June, the number of tourists visiting Desaru Resort started decreasing. There was a big decrease from July to August. August only saw 4,000 tourists compared to 6,500 in July. There was a further decrease in September with only 2,000 tourists visiting the resort. October and November saw only 1,000 tourists while December recorded the lowest number of only 500 tourists. This is because November and December are usually rainy months and so tourists are unable to enjoy the activities on the beach. Below is a bar graph showing the number of tourists visiting Desaru Resort in Johor in 20__. In about 120 words, write an essay based on the information given. Number of Tourists to Desaru Resort, Johor in 20__ Write your essay. J F M A M J J A S O N D Months Number of Tourists 8,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 0 Tourists Visiting Desaru Resort, Johor Model Question 1 Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 6th.indd 152 9/12/2023 2:55:02 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
153 1 convenient - suitable 2 car pooling - travelling together in a car 3 effective - useful and beneficial 4 modes - methods 5 depend - rely Means of Transport of Students The pie chart shows the different means of transport used by students of Sekolah Menengah Seri Ceria. Forty per cent of the students travel to school by bus. The buses are either school buses or public buses. The high percentage shows that the students find it convenient to take the bus to school, even though some students may have to take more than one bus to reach school. The public transport in the town has improved over the last few years. Eighteen per cent of the students are driven to school in cars. This percentage is high because some parents have found car pooling to be effective. Only ten per cent of the students cycle to school while twentysix per cent of them walk to school. These involve students who live very near the school. They prefer these modes as they do not depend on anyone for their transport. Only six per cent of the students travel on motorcycles. This is most probably because only a small number of them have the necessary licence to ride a motorcycle. A survey was carried out among the students of Sekolah Menengah Seri Ceria on their means of transport to school. In about 120 words, write an essay based on the information given in the chart. Means of Transport of Students of Sekolah Menengah Seri Ceria Write your essay. Bus 40% On foot 26% Car 18% Bicycle 10% Motorcycle 6% Model Question 2 Means of Transport of Students Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 153 5/12/2023 11:14:09 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
154 1 earns - receives; gets 2 crunchy - crispy 3 respectively - in that order Fruit Seller’s Daily Profit The bar chart shows the daily profit made from the sale of fruits by a fruit seller in Taman Bahagia. He sells a variety of fruits including water chestnuts, pineapples, papayas, watermelons and guavas. Most of these fruits are sold in slices. He makes the most profit daily from the sale of papayas. He makes about thirteen Ringgit Malaysia. This is most probably because the papayas he sells are sweet. He also earns a good profit of twelve Ringgit Malaysia daily from the sale of guavas. Children love this crunchy fruit. He gets a similar profit of ten Ringgit Malaysia each from the sale of honeydew melons and watermelons. According to him, many women buy watermelons because it is sweet and low in calories. Pineapples are also popular. The fruit seller makes a daily profit of nine Ringgit Malaysia from the sale of this fruit. Cikus and water chestnuts are not as popular as the other fruits. He earns daily profits of five and six Ringgit Malaysia respectively from the sale of these two fruits. As an English Language Society activity, you have been asked to carry out a survey on profits made by a trader. Your group carried out a survey on the daily profit made by a fruit seller in your housing area. In about 120 words, write an essay based on the bar chart below. Fruit Seller’s Daily Profit Write your essay. Key: A : Pineapples B : Papayas C : Guavas D : Honeydew melons E : Cikus F : Watermelons G : Water chestnuts Profit in Ringgit Fruit 14 — 13 — 12 — 11 — 10 — 9 — 8 — 7 — 6 — 5 — 4 — 3 — 2 — 1 — A B C D E F G Model Question 3 Fruit Seller’s Daily Profit Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 154 5/12/2023 11:14:09 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
155 1 diligently - faithfully 2 shower - bath A Student’s Timetable Sabariah is a good student. She follows her timetable diligently. Her day starts at 5.30 a.m. After having breakfast at 6.30 a.m., she leaves for school at 7.15 a.m. When she returns home at 1.30 p.m., she has a quick shower before taking her lunch. She spends two hours doing her homework and revising her lessons for the day. Then, she relaxes and watches television. Her favourite programmes are usually aired in the evenings. She goes back to school most evenings. On Monday and Wednesday evenings, she has volleyball practice while on Tuesday and Friday evenings, she attends meetings of the Gardening Club where she is the secretary. Sabariah usually returns home by 7.00 p.m. Then, she helps her mother in the kitchen for about half an hour. After having dinner with her family at 7.30 p.m., she goes for Maths tuition every night at her neighbour’s house. She returns home by 9.00 p.m. Before going to bed, she spends half an hour reading storybooks. Sabariah goes to bed at 9.30 p.m. The table shows a day in the life of a student, Sabariah. In about 120 words, write an essay on her daily activities. Write your essay. Sabariah’s Timetable Time Activity 5.30 a.m. Wakes up 6.30 a.m. Has breakfast 7.15 a.m. Goes to school 1.30 p.m. Returns home – shower and has lunch 2.30 p.m. Homework and revision 4.30 p.m. Watches TV 5.30 p.m. Volleyball practice/Gardening Club 7.00 p.m. Returns home 7.30 p.m. Has dinner with family 8.00 p.m Maths tuition 9.00 p.m. Returns home – reads storybooks 9.30 p.m. Goes to sleep Model Question 4 A Student’s Timetable Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 155 5/12/2023 11:14:10 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
156 1 thrifty - careful; economical 2 utilities - public services 3 miscellaneous - incidental; this, that and the other 4 groceries - foodstuff and provisions 5 stationery - pens, pencils, papers, books and other writing materials 6 prudent - careful and wise Monthly Household Expenditure Puan Aminah conducts tailoring classes to earn an income. She gets RM1,000 a month. Puan Aminah is very thrifty and is careful with her money. She spends half her income on food and groceries for the family. After putting aside RM500 for food, she pays RM150 for utilities, which include water, electricity and telephone. She keeps aside RM120 every month for her children’s education. She also spends RM100 on transport, RM60 on clothes, RM40 on miscellaneous expenses and saves about RM30. The largest expense is on food and groceries. The family rarely goes out to eat. The money she keeps aside for her children’s education is used for buying books and stationery. If the children fall ill, she uses the money set aside for miscellaneous expenses on medical bills. Puan Aminah is prudent and does not spend money unnecessarily. Puan Aminah’s monthly household income from her tailoring classes is RM1,000 a month. Her household expenditure is shown in the pie chart below. Write an essay of her monthly expenditure based on the pie chart. When writing your essay: • mention the details in the pie chart • suggest reasons for the expenditure • write in about 120 words Puan Aminah’s Monthly Household Expenditure Food and groceries RM500 Children’s education RM120 Utilities (water, electricity, telephone) RM150 Transport RM100 Clothing RM60 Miscellaneous expenses RM40 Savings RM30 Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Theme: Consumerism and Financial Awareness Model Question 5 Monthly Household Expenditure 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 156 5/12/2023 11:14:10 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
157 1 complex - difficult; complicated 2 network - connecting structure 3 ranked - positioned 4 fewer - less 5 survey - study 6 least - smallest number Road Accidents in Malaysia from January to June 20__ From the graph, it can be seen that the most number of road accidents occurred in Kuala Lumpur. This is because Kuala Lumpur probably has the most number of vehicles and the most complex network of roads. There were 8,000 accidents between January and June 20__. The state with the next highest number of accidents was Selangor with more than 6,000 accidents. Perak ranked third with more than 5,000 road accidents while Pulau Pinang had about 3,000 road accidents. Johor ranked fifth with about 2,500 road accidents. There were four states which had between 1,000 and 2,000 road accidents. They were Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Pahang. Kelantan had 1,000 road accidents. Terengganu and Perlis had fewer than 1,000 road accidents for the months under survey. The state with the least number of road accidents was Perlis probably because it is the smallest state in Peninsular Malaysia. It has a small population and perhaps fewer vehicles compared to other states. Below is a bar graph on the number of road accidents in the various states in Malaysia in the months of January to June 20__. Based on the information given in the bar graph, write an essay in about 120 words. Road Accidents in the States in Malaysia from January to June 20— Write your essay. 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 Perlis Kedah P. Pinang Perak Selangor K. Lumpur N. Sembilan Melaka Johor Kelantan Pahang Terengganu States Number of Road Accidents Model Question 6 Road Accidents in Malaysia Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 157 5/12/2023 11:14:10 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
158 1 The majority - most 2 pitches - playing fields 3 gear - equipment; kit Favourite Games of Students The pie chart shows the various games that the students of Sekolah Menengah Taman Ros enjoy playing. The majority of the students enjoy playing football. Thirty-three per cent of the students enjoy playing this game. They play this game in the school field or anywhere else where there is open space. All they require for this game is a football. Twenty-one per cent of the students spend their free time playing badminton. This is also a popular game among Malaysians. Both indoor and outdoor badminton courts can be found in many places such as schools and sports complexes. Fourteen per cent of the students play hockey while eleven per cent play volleyball and tennis respectively. The least popular game is cricket. Only ten per cent of the students enjoy playing this game. This may be because there are not many cricket pitches in schools and the cricket gear and bats are expensive. A survey was carried out in your school recently to find out what games the students enjoy playing. Write an essay based on the pie chart given. Favourite Games of Students of Sekolah Menengah Taman Ros When writing your essay: • mention the details in the pie chart • give possible reasons for the results of the survey • write in about 120 words Badminton 21% Football 33% Cricket 10% Hockey 14% Tennis 11% Volleyball 11% Model Question 7 Favourite Games of Students Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 158 5/12/2023 11:14:11 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
159 1 spouse - husband or wife 2 eldest - first born 3 a chip off the old block - very like his father 4 siblings - brothers and sisters A Family Tree The family tree given here shows the relationship between Mansor Kamaluddin’s family and Din Shamsul’s family. Encik Din Shamsul and his spouse, Puan Camelia Abdullah, have two children. They are Emilia and Farid. Karim Mansor is the eldest son of Encik Mansor Kamaluddin and Puan Mariah Othman. He is a chip off the old block. He has three siblings – June, Shamsul and Miriam. Karim and Emilia are married. So Karim is the son-in-law of Din and Camelia, while Emilia is the daughter-in-law of Mansor and Mariah. Karim and Farid are brothers-in-law. Karim and Emilia have three daughters. Their names are Diana, Suzana and Ariana. Their aunt, Miriam, has two children called Harris and Farah. Miriam’s husband is John Graham. Their aunt, June and uncle, Shamsul are not married. Farid’s spouse is Noraini. Farid and Noraini have a son, Adil. Diana, Suzana and Ariana have three cousins, Harris, Farah and Adil. They also have three uncles and three aunts. Study the family tree below. Write an essay in about 120 words of the various relationships in the family tree. Female M Male F Camelia Abdullah F Mansor Kamaluddin Shamsul John Graham Miriam Harris Farah Din Shamsul Farid Emilia Karim Adil Diana Suzana Ariana M M M F M F M M F F F M F M F June Mariah Othman F F Noraini Write your essay. Model Question 8 A Family Tree Theme: People and Culture Model Answer Vocabulary Zone 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 159 5/12/2023 11:14:11 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
160 The banana is very good for the health. It has been rated the number 1 fruit for its nutritional value. Using the chart below, write an essay in about 120 words on the given topic. Why? Athletes prefer it — 2 bananas provide energy for strenuous 90-minute workout After eating banana — feel relaxed, happier High in iron — helps in cases of anaemia High in fibre — helps to prevent constipation Brain power — potassium-filled fruit helps students to be more alert Mosquito bites — rub affected area with inside of banana skin Helps people — trying to give up smoking Prevents various illnesses Banana — the most important fruit 1 considered - thought to be 2 strenuous - tiring; exhausting 3 stamina - energy and endurance 4 anaemia - deficiency or lack of red blood cells 5 fibre - roughage 6 aid - help 7 curbing - controlling or stopping Banana – The Most Important Fruit The banana is often considered the number 1 fruit. Why is this so? Eating bananas has many benefits. It is the most important fruit for athletes. Before running or exercising, athletes often eat bananas. It is found that two bananas provide sufficient energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. So this is especially useful for athletes who require stamina and energy for their events. Eating bananas prevents various illnesses. Since the banana is high in iron, eating bananas helps in cases of anaemia. It is high in fibre and so helps to prevent constipation. Eating a banana can make you feel relaxed and happy. This fruit also provides brain power. The potassium-filled fruit can aid learning by making students more alert. Bananas also have good healing properties. If you have a mosquito bite on your skin, just rub the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Eating bananas also helps people who are trying to give up smoking. This fruit has the effect of curbing a person’s desire to smoke. Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Theme: Health and Environment Model Question 9 The Most Important Fruit Write your essay. 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 160 5/12/2023 11:14:11 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
161 Many animals have become extinct or are on the endangered list as their numbers are decreasing steadily. Using the chart below, write an essay in about 120 words on the given topic. Causes of Animal Endangerment land cleared for development centuries to regrow forest animal species — disappear Habitat Destruction rate it is being used hunting and killing animals animal parts Overexploitation animals attack other species transmit diseases compete Diseases and Competition affects or kills marine life dumping toxic waste — rivers, seas oil spills Pollution 1 Rapid - fast; quick 2 primary - main 3 regrow - grow back 4 endangered - in danger of becoming extinct; less in number 5 extinct - disappear forever; completely destroyed 6 rate - speed 7 transmit - pass 8 marine - sea 9 concerted - joint; combined 10 preserve - save and maintain Causes of Animal Endangerment There are many reasons why a particular species becomes endangered or extinct. Rapid habitat loss is the primary cause of animal endangerment. Human beings all over the world have been clearing land for further development. It may take centuries to regrow a forest that has been destroyed. If this destruction and clearing continues, many animal species will disappear. A species that faces over-exploitation is one that could become endangered or even extinct because of the rate it is being used. Hunting and killing animals for its parts such as tusks and horns result in many species being overexploited. Diseases and competition are other factors that threaten various animal species. Some animal species attack other species, compete with them and sometimes transmit diseases to them. Pollution affects especially marine life. Oil spills and dumping of toxic waste into rivers and seas pollute the waters and kill fish and other marine life. We must make a concerted effort to prevent animal species from being endangered or extinct. We have a responsibility to preserve animal species. If we work together, our environment will be a better place. Write your essay. Model Answer Vocabulary Zone Model Question Causes of Animal Endangerment Theme: Health and Environment 10 13_Model Essays Form 1,2,3 Charts n Graphs 4th.indd 161 5/12/2023 11:14:12 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.