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xv PAPER 1 LISTENING (800/1) Introduction 2 Listening Skills 2 • Listening for Main Ideas 2 • Listening for Specific Information 3 • Understanding Language Functions 4 • Recognizing Speaker’s Role, Relationship and Attitude 5 • Distinguishing between Facts and Opinions 6 • Making Predictions 6 • Making Inferences 6 • Drawing Conclusions 6 How to Listen Effectively for the CEFR-MUET Listening Test 7 A Summary of Structure of Listening Test and Speech Acts 9 Listening Part 1 10 – Exercises Listening Part 2 13 – Exercises Listening Part 3 15 – Exercises Listening Part 4 17 – Exercises Listening Part 5 19 – Exercises Exam-format Practices 23 PAPER 2 SPEAKING (800/2) Introduction 46 Preparing for the CEFR-MUET Speaking Test 47 Tackling Part 1: Individual Presentation 51 • Strategies for Individual Presentation 53 • Sample Question and Presentations 55 – Exercises 62 Tackling Part 2: Group Discussion 70 • Strategies for Group Discussion 72 • Sample Question and Discussion 74 – Exercises 79 Exam-format Practices 83 PAPER 3 READING (800/3) Introduction 101 Reading Skills 101 Tackling the CEFR-MUET Reading Test 102 Reading Part 1 104 • Reading Multiple Texts for Specific Factual Information 104 – Exercises 105 Reading Parts 2 & 3 106 • Reading for Main Ideas and Supporting Details 107 • Inferencing 107 • Identifying Details and Examples to Support an Argument 107 Contents Preface iii Latest MUET Format iv Description of Score for MUET v Post-Secondary English Language Curriculum Framework Content and Learning Standards vi – xiv MUET (5-Content) 4th.indd 15 19-May-23 3:31:40 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

xvi Tackling Task 2: Extended Writing 229 • Components of an Essay 229 – Writing the Introduction 230 – Writing the Paragraphs 233 – Writing the Conclusion 234 • Argumentative Essay 235 – Structure of an Argumentative Essay 235 – Writing Strategies for Argumentative Essay 236 – Sample Question and Essay 241 • Discursive Essay 242 – Structure of a Discursive Essay 242 – Writing Strategies for Discursive Essay 246 – Sample Question and Essay 248 • Problem-Solution Essay 249 – Structure of a Problem-Solution Essay 249 – Writing Strategies for Problem-Solution Essay 251 – Sample Question and Essay 253 – Exercises 254 Exam-format Practices 264 MUET Model Test 274 Answer Key 294 Listening Script 327 • Predicting Outcomes 107 – Exercises 108 Reading Part 4 110 • Understanding Text Organization Features 111 • Deducing Meaning from Context 111 • Distinguishing Facts and Opinions 112 • Interpreting Text for Author’s Intentions, Attitudes and Style 112 • Comparing and Evaluating Information in Different Texts 112 – Exercises 113 • Reading Part 5 119 • Identifying the Purpose of a Paragraph or Text 119 • Recognizing the Text Structure of the Whole Text 120 • Identifying Cause and Effect Relationships in a Text 120 – Exercises 121 Reading Parts 6 & 7 125 • Recognizing Text Content Features 125 • Recognizing Text Organization Features126 – Exercises 126 Exam-format Practices 128 PAPER 4 Writing (800/4) Introduction 204 Writing Skills 204 Tackling Task 1: Guided Writing 204 • Sample Question and Answer – Email 210 • Sample Question and Answer – Letter 212 – Exercises 215 MUET (5-Content) 4th.indd 16 19-May-23 3:31:40 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

Listening ▶ Dialogue (Questions 1 – 7) 7 multiple-choice questions ▶ Monologue (Questions 8 – 14) 7 multiple-choice questions ▶ Monologue – 3 speakers (Questions 15 – 17) 3 multiple-matching questions ▶ Dialogue – 3 speakers (Questions 18 – 24) 7 multiple-matching questions ▶ 3 short dialogues – 3 speakers (Questions 25 – 30) 6 multiple-matching questions PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Examination Code ▶ 800/1 Maximum Score ▶ 90 marks Weighting ▶ 25% Time ▶ 50 minutes Total Parts ▶ 5 Total Number of Texts ▶ 7 Total Number of Questions ▶ 30 MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 1 18-May-23 4:44:22 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

2 LISTENING INTRODUCTION The aim of the listening test is to assess the test takers’ ability to understand spoken discourse comprising monologue, dialogue and conversation from various genres that include talk, interview, radio talk show, lecture, briefing, announcement, news report and speech. The topics of the spoken discourse cover a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar topics that may present simple expressions of language to linguistically complex and abstract speech. LISTENING SKILLS Daily listening comprehension may require listeners to be equipped with skills that can be progressed through various stages to increase their competency in aural listening comprehension abilities. According to Taylor, the stages include: 1 listen to and understand phrases with comprehension in directions, locations and instructions 2 listen to and understand clear standard speech on familiar matters with the ability to deduce meaning of unfamiliar items in a new but related context 3 listen to and understand extended speech including less structured discourse with the ability to reorganize information and to select information relevant to a particular task (Taylor H.M. 1981, Learning to listen to English, TESOL Quarterly (15) 1) LISTENING TECHNIQUES Familiarize yourself with the following listening techniques to prepare for the MUET Listening Test: • Listening for main ideas • Listening for specific information • Understanding language functions • Recognizing speaker’s role, relationship and attitude • Distinguishing facts and opinions • Making predictions • Making inferences • Drawing conclusions Listening for Main Ideas The main idea refers to the topic or the gist of the text. A text may have more than one main idea, and so candidates need to listen to the whole text before deciding what the main ideas are. It may not necessarily be mentioned earlier in the text. Take Note! There are three modes of effective listening: • Attentive listening – listeners focus on the speaker, and try to eliminate distractions • Responsive listening – listeners give encouraging response to the speaker, using verbal and nonverbal cues • Active listening – combines the skill of listening and responding The MUET Listening Test focuses mainly on attentive listening. MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 2 18-May-23 4:44:23 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

3 LISTENING Listen to the whole text. Listen for repetition of words and phrases. Focus on the gist and omit unnecessary details. Listen for discourse markers, such as: • The topic of the… • The purpose of the… How to listen for the main idea(s) Listening for Specific Information Specific information refers to the exact detail or description of something mentioned in the text. When listening for specific information, we need to have an idea of what we are listening to (i.e. the main idea). In the test, candidates may be asked specific information related to the main idea such as: • people and places • date, time or duration • quantity • object Pay attention to names of people and places, date, time and quantity. Skim through the questions to know what information is needed. Pay attention to keywords and phrases. Listen for signal words or phrases such as: for example, for instance, because, due to this, the reason is, etc. How to listen for specific information MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 3 18-May-23 4:44:23 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

4 LISTENING Understanding Language Functions Language function explains why the speaker says that particular sentence. In other words, it expresses the intention of the speaker in a discourse. So it is important to be familiar with the various language functions. Here are some of the common ones: Language functions Examples Language of describing The officer is friendly and … The course is challenging … The rooms are spacious. Language of informing The resort is located … The punishment for …. The protection provided … Language of sequencing In the first stage, … Initially, … This is followed by, … Language of classifying Let me talk about 3 features. The most important factor is ... One characteristic is ... Language of comparing and contrasting Likewise, … Similarly, … However, … X is different from Y in … Language of inference and prediction Based on the data, … I foresee a bright future for … It is estimated a third of the population … Language of persuasion I appeal to all parents to … You have to consider … Many customers claim that … but there is a group who support … Language of justification For this reason, … I believe this will happen … Allow me to defend my case … Generally relevant for Part 1 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 1, 2 and 4 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2, 3 and 4 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 4 and 5 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2 and 4 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2, 4 and 5 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2 and 4 Helpful Hint MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 4 18-May-23 4:44:23 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

5 LISTENING Language functions Examples Language of appeal Please show mercy on … I’d like to appeal to all the youths … I beg the authorities for permission to … Language of advice All of you had better take a rest … I advise all youngsters listening to this talk show to ... The best advice I can give you is … Language of analysis After careful examination of … An in-depth study reveals that … From the evidence provided, … Language of summarizing On the whole, … Basically, what I am saying is … In today’s interview, our guest speaker … Recognizing Speaker’s Role, Relationship and Attitude When listening to a text, candidates need to keep in mind who the speaker is and to whom he or she is speaking to. This would give some context to the listening text. For example, when listening to a dialogue, the conversation could be between family members, friends, teacher and student, interviewer and guest, and so forth. Furthermore, the tone of the text reflects the speaker’s attitude towards the subject-matter. A speaker’s attitude can be described as the following: Speaker’s attitude amused sad negative excited optimistic objective biased positive angry Generally relevant for Parts 2, 3 and 4 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2 and 4 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2 and 4 Helpful Hint Generally relevant for Parts 2, 3 and 4 Helpful Hint Never jump to conclusions prematurely. Listen until the end to know how the speaker treats the subject-matter before making an assumption on his attitude. Helpful Hint MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 5 18-May-23 4:44:24 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

6 LISTENING Distinguishing between Facts and Opinions A text can be based on facts or merely based on the opinion of the speaker. Therefore, when listening to the text, candidates must be able to distinguish whether they are listening to a fact-based or opinion-based text. The ability to separate fact from opinion is also crucial in developing critical thinking skills. • statement that can be proven true or false • based on observation or research • objective • attitude or judgement that cannot be proved right or wrong • based on personal view or belief • biased FACT OPINION VS Remember not to be too influenced by your background knowledge when making inferences. Listen attentively to the text before making accurate inferences. Helpful Hint Making Predictions Making predictions means to guess key information contained in the listening text prior to listening. In the Listening Test, candidates are given some time to read through the instructions and questions. By looking at the questions, candidates can make predictions on what the text is about and listen out for clues when the listening text is played. Making Inferences To make an inference means to form an opinion based on the information we already have. Candidates must put together the information that the speaker provides, and what they already know about the topic to figure out the missing information. Therefore: My Background Knowledge Clues in the Text + = My Inference Drawing Conclusions Drawing conclusions means using information that is implied or inferred in the text to make meaning out of what is not clearly stated. Conclusions rely on the facts of the situation and essentially means the next logical step based on all the information given. Drawing conclusions is deeper than making an inference because it requires reasoning skill. To reach a logical conclusion, you may follow these steps: Review all the information stated on the text. Consider any facts or details that are implied but not clearly stated. Analyze what the next logical step would be based on the information. MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 6 18-May-23 4:44:24 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

7 LISTENING HOW TO LISTEN EFFECTIVELY FOR THE CEFR-MUET LISTENING TEST • Candidates will be given some time to read through the questions before listening to the text. • Use the time given to read the instructions, the questions and the options given carefully. • You may underline the keywords to help you focus on the important points. • Make predictions on what the text will be about and what to pay attention to while listening. Before listening • The text will be played twice. When listening for the first time: • Listen to the text very carefully. • Pay attention to the intonation pattern, stress and pauses made by the speakers. This may signal the main ideas and important details. • Bear in mind that the information you are looking for may not appear in the same order as the questions. • Focus on listening to the text and try to block out external disturbances. • Choose the correct answer while you are listening. When listening for the second time: • Listen to confirm your answers. • Pay attention to the details you may have missed the first time. • Make sure you have answered ALL questions. While listening LISTENING FRAMEWORK FOR THE CEFR – MUET LISTENING TEST Speech acts are communicative acts that convey an intended language function. This framework presents the different levels of speech acts that candidates must be familiar with. During the Listening Test: • Listen very carefully, even when you think you have heard the right answer. Sometimes, it can just be a distractor, and the correct answer will come along. • Keep in mind that distractions are very common – don’t allow yourself to lose focus, or get bored. • Always check your answers during the second round of listening. Let’s Review MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 7 18-May-23 4:44:25 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

8 LISTENING Level of speech act – Simple phrases and expressions Settings Skills Delivery of Speech Match to the Format of Text Type • Used in areas of immediate personal relevance • Used in short and simple messages and announcements • Able to understand high frequency vocabulary, i.e. commonly used words • Able to locate main ideas in messages and announcements • Slow and clear • Monologue where the speaker is named and the role is specified Level of speech act – Standard speech Settings Skills Delivery of Speech Match to the Format of Text Type • Used in familiar matters such as in school, leisure and work • Used in radio, TV programmes on: – current affairs – personal interest – professional interest • Able to understand main ideas in these regularly encountered settings • Able to understand main ideas presented in audio visual aids • Clear standard speech • Relatively slow and clear • Monologue where the speaker is named and the role is specified • Monologue where the speaker is named and the role is specified Level of speech act – Standard speech with complex lines of argument Settings Skills Delivery of Speech Match to the Format of Text Type • Used in extended speech, lectures with reasonably familiar topics • Used in TV news and programmes on: – current affairs – films • Able to understand complex lines of argument in these extended speeches and lectures • Able to understand the content presented in audio visual aids • Clear standard speech • Clear standard speech • Dialogue where the speakers are named and the roles are specified • Dialogue where the speakers are named and the roles are specified MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 8 18-May-23 4:44:25 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

9 LISTENING Level of speech act – Standard speech with implied relationships Settings Skills Delivery of Speech Match to the Format of Text Type • Used in extended speech that is not clearly structured • Used in TV news and programmes on: – current affairs – films • Able to understand speech that is not clearly structured and requires one to imply from the given information • Able to understand the content presented with little effort • Standard speech that requires one to make implications • Clear standard speech • Dialogue where the speakers are named and the roles are specified • Dialogue where the speakers are named and the roles are specified A SUMMARY OF STRUCTURE OF LISTENING TEST AND SPEECH ACTS Test Part Text Type Question Type MUET CEFR Level Level of Speech Acts 1 Dialogue MCQ – 3 options A2 – B1 Simple phrases and expressions 2 Monologue MCQ – 3 options B1 – B2 Standard speech 3 Monologue (3 speakers) Multiple matching – 5 options B2 Standard speech 4 Dialogue MCQ – 3 options B2 Standard speech with complex lines of arguments 5 Short Dialogues MCQ – 3 options B2 – C1 Standard speech with implied relationships TEST FOCUS AND EXERCISES In the Listening Test, the test focus for each part is aligned to the CEFR requirements. The focus attempts to measure the ability to listen to different text types ranging from A2 to C1 levels. MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 9 18-May-23 4:44:25 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

10 LISTENING LISTENING PART 1 CEFR Level A2 to B1 Format Candidates will listen to a dialogue and answer 7 MCQs with three options each Duration About 10 minutes Text Length in the Listening Test 600 – 650 words Test Focus Each item may test the following skills: • understanding simple phrases and expressions • identifying general and specific information • understanding main ideas made in clear standard speech on familiar matters Learning Point: Identifying specific information Learning Point: Identifying specific information Learning Point: Understanding main ideas made in clear standard speech EXERCISE 1 TOPIC: Relationships Listen to a conversation between two classmates, Peggy and Ramli. As you listen, choose the correct answer for questions 1 to 3. 1 Why is the worker injured? A The phone rang B A box fell on him C The furniture was bulky 2 Who wants to lose weight? A Ramli B Janet C Peggy 3 Which shows the location of the music school? A Shops Park Cafe Music school Lake TRACK 1 LS 1.1.1 MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 10 18-May-23 4:44:25 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

11 LISTENING B Shops Park Cafe Music school Lake C Park Shops Music Cafe school Lake EXERCISE 2 TOPIC: Relationships Listen to a conversation between two friends, Lucas and Ben. As you listen, choose the correct answer for questions 1 to 3. 1 Why did Ben miss the Family Day celebration? A Ben’s grandparents held a 50th birthday celebration. B Ben and his parents did not like to attend Family Day activities. C Ben attended his grandparents’ wedding anniversary celebration. 2 Lucas and his friends beat the other football team because A the youngsters were more active B the other team lacked good footballers C the youngsters had more stamina and energy 3 Which shows the correct layout of the registration tent for games? A Baking competition tent Registration tent Colouring and face painting tent Food and drinks tent Games North TRACK 2 LS 1.1.1 MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 11 18-May-23 4:44:25 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

12 LISTENING B Baking competition tent Registration tent Colouring and face painting tent Food and drinks tent North C Games Baking competition tent Registration tent Colouring and face painting tent Food and drinks tent North EXERCISE 3 TOPIC: Relationships Listen to a conversation between two friends, Rashid and Ferra. As you listen, choose the correct answer for questions 1 to 3. 1 Why does Rashid look different? A He has cut his hair. B He ties up his hair. C He has a ponytail. 2 Where did the conversation take place? A Jalan Melati B Star Hill Mall C Imbi Monorail Station 3 Which map shows the correct location of Rashid’s Apartment? A Kiara Apartments Restaurants Quick Mart Restaurants Jalan Melati TRACK 3 LS 1.1.1 MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 12 18-May-23 4:44:25 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

13 LISTENING B Kiara Apartments Millenium Bookshop Restaurants Quick Mart Jalan Melati C Kiara Apartments Restaurants Restaurants Quick Mart Jalan Melati LISTENING PART 2 CEFR Level B1 to B2 Format Candidates will listen to a monologue and answer 7 MCQs with three options each Duration About 10 minutes Text Length in the Listening Test 600 – 650 words Test Focus Each item may test the following skills: • understanding simple phrases and expressions • identifying general and specific information • understanding main ideas made in clear standard speech on familiar matters • understanding main ideas in linguistically complex speech • understanding familiar and unfamiliar topics • following extended speech and complex lines of argument on reasonably familiar topics MUET P1(Lestening) 2nd.indd 13 18-May-23 4:44:26 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

Speaking ▶ Individual Presentation Individual presentation based on a written prompt ▶ Group Discussion Group discussion based on a written question and five prompts in a mind map PART 1 PART 2 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Examination Code ▶ 800/2 Maximum Score ▶ 90 marks Weighting ▶ 25% Time ▶ 30 minutes Total Parts ▶ 2 MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 45 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

46 SPEAKING INTRODUCTION The primary purpose of the MUET Speaking Test is to assess the ability of candidates to give an oral presentation of ideas individually, and to interact in small groups in both more formal and less formal academic contexts. The test will cover these aspects: Subject/Topic Knowledge Background/ Cultural Knowledge Sociolinguistic Aspects Linguistic Knowledge Pragmatic Aspects • Progresses from familiar topics within the candidates’ personal experience to more abstract topics in a range of fields and interest areas that may be encountered in late secondary/early tertiary education contexts • Possible topics are not limited to people and culture, financial awareness and consumerism, science and technology, health and environment, and education • More abstract topics cover familiar and unfamiliar topics in different academic areas that a non-specialist would be able to talk about • Candidates can draw on their knowledge or understanding of real-world settings to respond to task • Use language appropriate for the intended purpose and audience • Use varied vocabulary and expressions • Observe conventions appropriate to a specific situation • Accuracy: Use grammatically correct language; and correct pronunciation, stress and intonation • Range: Use varied sentence structures • Fluency: Speak with confidence and without unnecessary/ undue hesitation • The functional use of language and knowledge of discourse, cohesion and coherence, in different text types MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 46 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

47 SPEAKING PREPARING FOR THE CEFR-MUET SPEAKING TEST The Speaking Test consists of two parts: • 1 situation is given • Each candidate must talk about the point/suggestion/idea given based on the situation • 2 minutes to prepare • 2 minutes to present • 1 situation is given together with a mind map • Candidates must discuss all the points/ suggestions/ideas given and come to a conclusion • 3 minutes to prepare • 8 – 12 minutes to discuss Part 1 Individual Presentation Part 2 Group Discussion MUET Speaking Test When sitting for the Speaking Test, it would be advisable for candidates to use this strategy: Prepare an outline Generate ideas/ Brainstorming Present ideas + = GENERATING IDEAS Read the situation carefully and look at the suggestion or idea given in bold. This is the specific point that the candidate must talk about. Provide supporting details and examples to ensure that the response is in-depth, meaningful and mature. Candidates are encouraged to read up on current issues to familiarize themselves with up-to-date topics. PREPARING AN OUTLINE An outline is important to organize your ideas coherently. Once the candidateshavethoughtofsufficientpoints,listtheminorderofimportance. In order to link the supporting details and examples, remember to use transition markers to provide structure for the presentation, and to make your presentation cohesive and easy to follow. PRESENTING IDEAS It is important to speak confidently during the presentation. When you speak, make sure you can be heard by the examiners and other MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 47 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

48 SPEAKING candidates. The examiners would want to assess your ideas and speaking skills while the other candidates would want to weigh in your points in the discussion. Next, pace your presentation and use the right intonation and stress pattern. Emphasize on appropriate word choice to highlight the meaning you wish to convey. If you are able to project the right voice quality, it is likely that your presentation will be smooth and you will be understood better. SEATING ARRANGEMENT During the test, this is how the layout looks like: Candidate A Candidate D Candidate B Candidate C Examiner 1 Examiner 2 ASPECTS TO LOOK FOR IN THE SPEAKING TEST In the Speaking Test, it is important to pay attention to several aspects when presenting ideas in Part 1, and carrying out the group discussion in Part 2. The table provides a description of the aspects that students have to work on in order to achieve clear delivery and effective interaction. Part 1: Individual presentation Items/Levels Basic Moderate Satisfactory Proficient Excellent Content/Ideas • Relevant and appropriate main points and supporting details • Sufficient elaboration, explanation and examples Ideas are simple Ideas are elaborated adequately Ideas are elaborated satisfactorily Ideas are elaborated with clarity Ideas are elaborated with effective examples MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 48 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

49 SPEAKING Items/Levels Basic Moderate Satisfactory Proficient Excellent Delivery of speech • Fluency • Clarity Speech is jerky Use simple connectors with little success Speech is uneven Use simple connectors with some success Occasional unevenness in speech Use simple connectors with success Some hesitation in speech Use suitable connectors Speech is smooth Use suitable connectors effectively Language • Grammar items • Vocabulary • Pronunciation Use simple grammatical items with little success Use of appropriate words for the task is limited Difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Use simple grammatical items with some success Use of some appropriate words for the task Some difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Use simple and complex grammatical items satisfactorily Use of sufficient appropriate words for the task Occasional difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Use simple and complex grammatical items with success Use of a range of appropriate words for the task Little difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Show mastery in the use of simple and complex grammatical items Use of a range of appropriate words for the task effectively No difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Part 2: Group Discussion Items/Levels Basic Moderate Satisfactory Proficient Excellent Content/Ideas • Relevant and appropriate main points and supporting details • Sufficient elaboration, explanation and examples Ideas are simple Ideas are elaborated adequately Ideas are elaborated satisfactorily Ideas are elaborated with clarity Ideas are elaborated with effective examples MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 49 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

50 SPEAKING Items/Levels Basic Moderate Satisfactory Proficient Excellent Ability to interact • Level of interaction • Range of interaction Limited ability to interact and respond Limited to simple exchanges Interact and respond with some effort Modest attempt to contribute to exchanges Interact and respond with some confidence Satisfactory attempt to contribute to exchanges Interact and respond with confidence Good attempt to widen the range of exchanges with new ideas Interact and respond with a high level of confidence Effective attempt to widen the range of exchanges with new ideas Delivery of speech • Fluency • Clarity Speech is jerky Use simple connectors with little success Speech is uneven Use simple connectors with some success Occasional unevenness in speech Use simple connectors with success Some hesitation in speech Use suitable connectors Speech is smooth Use suitable connectors effectively Language • Grammar items • Vocabulary • Pronunciation Use simple grammatical items with little success Use of appropriate words for the task is limited Difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Use simple grammatical items with some success Use of some appropriate words for the task Some difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Use simple and complex grammatical items satisfactorily Use of sufficient appropriate words for the task Occasional difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Use simple and complex grammatical items with success Use of a range of appropriate words for the task Little difficulty with pronunciation and intonation Show mastery in the use of simple and complex grammatical items Use of a range of appropriate words for the task effectively No difficulty with pronunciation and intonation MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 50 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

51 SPEAKING The Do’s and Don’ts for Scoring in the Speaking Test Do’s Don’ts Maintain eye contact with group members and examiners during presentation and group discussion Speak clearly and audibly Sit up straight when presenting Lean forward in group discussion to show interest Smile to show a pleasant personality Include relevant sophisticated vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in delivery Write response in complete sentences as it may lead to reading aloud Mumble or whisper Look down at the table during delivery Look at only one person during delivery TACKLING PART 1: INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION Part 1 is an individual presentation where each candidate is given a textual stimulus in the form of a brief statement on the topic, followed by an aspect of the topic for each candidate to talk about. The start off for each candidate consists of not more than 10 words beginning with “Talk about …” Each candidate is given up to 2 minutes to make the presentation using several language functions. FOCUS IN INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION In the Speaking Test, the focus attempts to measure the ability to give an oral presentation ranging from B1 and B2 levels. CEFR Level B1 to B2 Speaking Context Candidates must make an oral presentation based on a written prompt Duration 2 minutes to prepare 2 minutes to present Length of Response Up to 2 minutes Examiners 2 examiners will be administering the test Language Functions Each item may test some of the following language functions: • expressing opinion • giving reasons • elaborating • justifying • summarizing • concluding MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 51 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

52 SPEAKING PART 1: SPEAKING FRAMEWORK FOR INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION Task Specification Individual Time Allowed Examiners Topic Materials Part 1 is presented individually 2 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to present 2 examiners are present during the test Topics that are familiar to candidates so they can speak more generally and use personal experience Candidates will be given task sheets on what they should talk about Quality of Response Mode Oral Presentation Register Use formal and appropriate word choice Length of Response 2 minute presentation MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 52 18-May-23 4:45:21 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

53 SPEAKING STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION This task consists of two stages: Part 1 Stage 1 Stage 2 Preparation Presentation Stages of Preparation STEP 1 Read the situation and highlight the keywords. Make sure you understand what is required. STEP 2 Generate ideas using prior knowledge. Jot down at least 3 ideas. STEP 3 Organize your points in appropriate order. You may use a diagram or mind map. STEP 4 Make sure your points are coherent and well-supported. Use linkers to make your explanation clear. Stages of Presentation STEP 1 Greet the examiners and other candidates. STEP 2 Begin with the situation and state the point given to you. STEP 3 Give three points and elaborate with reasons, justification and examples where needed. STEP 4 Conclude by summarizing all the points you have made. Try recording yourself when you make a presentation. Then watch the recording and note down the things you need to improve on. Helpful Hint MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 53 18-May-23 4:45:22 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

54 SPEAKING LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS IN INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION Here are some useful expressions candidates may use during the individual presentation: Greetings and Introduction Greeting • Good morning/afternoon/evening to the examiners and fellow candidates. • Hello, everyone. Introducing the topic/situation • As stated in the topic given… • What I would like to talk about today is… • I have three points to support the suggestion that… • Based on the situation/suggestion given… • Here I will discuss… Expressing Opinion and Supporting Ideas Expressing opinion • From my point of view… • In my opinion… • I strongly believe that… • I would say that… Sequencing ideas • I would like to begin by… • Firstly/Secondly/Thirdly, … • My next point is… • Besides that … • Finally,… Giving reasons • This is due to… • Because of… • The reason is… • Since… Elaborating a point • Furthermore… • Therefore… • Moreover… • To further clarify… Giving examples • For instance, ... • For example… • To illustrate… • …such as… Giving similar ideas • Similarly, … • Likewise… • In addition to that … MUET P2(Speaking) 3rd.indd 54 18-May-23 4:45:22 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

294 PAPER 1 LISTENING Listening Part 1 Exercise 1 1 B 2 A 3 C Exercise 2 1 C 2 C 3 A Exercise 3 1 A 2 B 3 C Listening Part 2 Exercise 4 1 A 2 B 3 A Exercise 5 1 A 2 C 3 B Exercise 6 1 A 2 A 3 C Listening Part 3 Exercise 7 1 A 2 C 3 D Exercise 8 1 B 2 E 3 A Exercise 9 1 A 2 C 3 D Listening Part 4 Exercise 10 1 B 2 A 3 C Exercise 11 1 A 2 B 3 A Exercise 12 1 B 2 A 3 A Listening Part 5 Exercise 13 Dialogue 1 1 A 2 B Dialogue 2 1 A 2 C Dialogue 3 1 A 2 A Exercise 14 Dialogue 1 1 C 2 C Dialogue 2 1 C 2 A Dialogue 3 1 B 2 A Exercise 15 Dialogue 1 1 A 2 C Dialogue 2 1 C 2 A Dialogue 3 1 C 2 C EXAM-FORMAT PRACTICES Practice 1 Part 1 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 C 7 A Part 2 8 C 9 B 10 A 11 A 12 C 13 C 14 B Part 3 15 B 16 D 17 C Part 4 18 C 19 C 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 C 24 A Part 5 Dialogue 1 25 B 26 B Dialogue 2 27 C 28 B Dialogue 3 29 A 30 C Practice 2 Part 1 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 A 6 C 7 C Answer Key MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 294 18-May-23 4:42:44 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

295 ANSWER KEY Part 2 8 A 9 C 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 C 14 C Part 3 15 B 16 D 17 A Part 4 18 C 19 B 20 C 21 A 22 B 23 B 24 A Part 5 Dialogue 1 25 C 26 B Dialogue 2 27 A 28 B Dialogue 3 29 C 30 B Practice 3 Part 1 1 C 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 A 6 A 7 A Part 2 8 A 9 B 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 B 14 B Part 3 15 B 16 A 17 D Part 4 18 C 19 A 20 A 21 C 22 C 23 C 24 B Part 5 Dialogue 1 25 C 26 B Dialogue 2 27 C 28 C Dialogue 3 29 A 30 C Practice 4 Part 1 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 A 6 B 7 A Part 2 8 A 9 C 10 B 11 C 12 B 13 C 14 B Part 3 15 B 16 D 17 A Part 4 18 A 19 B 20 C 21 B 22 A 23 C 24 A Part 5 Dialogue 1 25 A 26 C Dialogue 2 27 C 28 C Dialogue 3 29 B 30 A Practice 5 Part 1 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 B 6 A 7 C Part 2 8 A 9 A 10 B 11 C 12 C 13 C 14 C Part 3 15 C 16 B 17 E Part 4 18 B 19 B 20 A 21 B 22 B 23 B 24 C Part 5 Dialogue 1 25 C 26 B Dialogue 2 27 A 28 C Dialogue 3 29 C 30 B PAPER 2 SPEAKING Part 1: Individual Presentation Exercise 1 Candidates B – D (Accept all suitable answers) Exercise 2 (Accept all suitable answers) • Budget • Distance to university/college/workplace • Amenities/convenience • Condition of house • Size of house MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 295 18-May-23 4:42:44 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

296 ANSWER KEY Exercise 3 (Accept all suitable answers) Possible answers: 1 Good morning to the examiners and all my fellow candidates. 2 According to the situation, 3 I have 3 reasons to justify my points 4 First and foremost, 5 Furthermore, 6 In addition, 7 Therefore, 8 Secondly, 9 However, 10 Hence, 11 Finally, 12 Consequently, 13 For example, 14 Moreover, 15 Thus 16 In conclusion, Exercise 4 (Accept all suitable answers) Exercise 5 (Accept all suitable answers) (Suggested answer) Candidate A Social media • Websites – niche websites that promote outdoor activities like rock climbing, caving, snorkelling • Chat groups – promote exercise, yoga, healthy cooking • Vlogs – visit local places to promote outdoor activities Candidate B Schools • Formal learning in classrooms during physical education lessons • Informal learning through cocurricular activities such as clubs • School canteen – healthy eating habits Candidate C Friends • Peer group influence – peers have a strong influence on teenagers thoughts, habits and mannerisms • Peers as role models – prefects, sports captain, leaders of uniformed units can encourage student to participate actively in outdoor activities such as camping, sports, games, voluntary services and marching. Candidate D Sportspeople • Influence teenagers’ choice of games and sports activities • Role models – in achievement, good behaviour, use of polite speech • Act as ambassadors for healthy campaigns like safe driving, savings for future use, use of recyclable items Part 2: Group Discussion Exercise 1 (i) Suggested answer 1 – 4 agree; 5 – 6 disagree (ii) To give suggestion – sentences 1 and 5 To show necessity – sentence 2 To show possibility – sentence 3 To indicate ability – sentences 4 and 6 Exercise 2 1 Candidate C, that’s a great suggestion. 2 I’d like to add some information to support what you have just explained. 3 Let me say something. How about considering the factor on diet as the best way to overcome obesity? 4 Excuse me, Candidate D, I need to add something to show my support for this idea too. 5 Sorry for interrupting, but I have a different viewpoint. Exercise 3 (Suggested points) Daily outdoor activities • Daily exercises in the morning or evening for 20 – 30 minutes • Outdoor physical activities such as jogging, cycling, swimming – burn calories • Children should walk, or cycle to school Eat a balanced diet • Eat the types of food according to the ones listed in the food pyramid • Eat according to the menu recommended by a qualified dietician if the child has poor eating habits • Eat proper meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner Ban the sale of snack food and fried food in school canteen • The Ministry of Education to provide a list of food items that are allowed and not allowed to be sold in school canteen. • Officers should check on the canteen operators regularly • Canteen operators should serve healthy food items to students such as sandwiches, buns, salads, cut fruits, etc. MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 296 18-May-23 4:42:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

297 ANSWER KEY Enrol children in healthy cooking classes • During living skills lessons, children learn to prepare simple and healthy meals e.g. making sandwiches, cook porridge, fried rice • During school holidays, parents are encouraged to enrol their children for cooking classes instead of extra tuition classes Eat home cooked meals • Parents can monitor their children’s eating habits • Parents can control the amount of food intake of their children • Parents can prepare the food using healthy cooking methods – steamed, boiled, stir fried with little oil Ban advertisements of snack food and fast food • The government should ban the advertisements of snack food and fast food • Instead, the government should introduce advertisements of healthy eating such as eating fruits, salads and nuts Exercise 4 (Suggested points) Beach clean-up • Pick up and dispose of rubbish left by beachgoers • Clean up oil slicks on the beach • Rescue any marine animals or birds that could be affected by oil slicks Plant trees and vegetables in community gardens • Trees provide shade and oxygen • Plant fruit trees and vegetables for the residents • Fruits and vegetables can be divided and shared or sold to raise funds for other projects Volunteer at old folks’ homes • Provide companionship or entertainment to the old folks • Help with more heavy work around the home • Can accompany old folks on their visits to the doctor Organize soup kitchens for the poor and homeless • Collect donations to buy food for the poor and homeless • Cook hot meals for them • Provide them with a place to eat a proper meal Teach underprivileged children • Help them with homework • Supervise their learning • Provide them with stationery if needed Students to provide own point • Students to provide elaboration EXAM-FORMAT PRACTICES Practice 1 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Going for holidays together is a good way to strengthen ties • Perfect time to do fun and enjoyable activities with our family members • Great way to know our family members better by visiting new places with our family members • Great way to spend quality time with our loved ones Candidate B • Helping out in orphanages and homes for the elderly or the underprivileged is a very meaningful activity • Able to learn empathy and compassion • Learn to do good to the society – responsible way to spend time Candidate C • Go for classes such as bowling, swimming, making and flying kites can bring the family members closer • Can be an exciting time as the family members assist, guide and motivate one another • Good way to bond over shared interests Candidate D • Celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, baby showers enable family members to come together for a joyous time • Enjoyable way to reconnect over food and drinks plus music and games • Happy and meaningful time for family members, young and old Part 2: Group Discussion Take out for a special meal • Important to show our appreciation for parents as they are our closest family – makes the parents feel special and remembered • Go to their favourite restaurants or food outlets that bring them fond memories • The ambience and the food will bring them down memory lane and recall the wonderful times Invite parents’ close friends and relatives • Brings back happy memories of past events and rekindle lost friendships • Children can mingle with their parents’ close friends and get to know them better • Very much appreciated by the host and guests MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 297 18-May-23 4:42:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

298 ANSWER KEY Cook for parents • An act of appreciation as all other days, it is our parents who put food on our table • Starts with planning the menu, going to the market to buy the ingredients and cooking the dishes • A good way to learn the secrets of our parents’ cooking as well as to express our love to them. • Many happy times and memories are created through good food Pamper with special treats • Parents need a break so pampering them with a massage, beauty treatment or doing their favourite activities gives them great joy • Children should treat their parents by going for special outings and trips once in a while • Parents will feel loved and appreciated Give presents • An expression of our love and gratitude to parents • Buying parents meaningful gifts makes them feel happy and proud. For example, getting them a massage chair is a useful gift for the elderly – every time they sit on the massage chair, they feel comforted and warm as it is a gift from their children • An opportunity for parents to be proud of their children’s care towards them Practice 2 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Feel comfortable talking to someone close to you – reduce the stress • You have trust in the person – regain confidence • Do not feel ashamed or awkward – can release pent up emotions • Have trust in the person – able to reveal your darkest fears and anxieties • Can help you find solutions to the problem Candidate B • Can provide support as they are trained to listen to problems • May be able to understand as they are of the same age group and may be going through the same things • Able to identify the seriousness of the problems, may have the skills to overcome problems or have access to the different organizations that may be of help Candidate C • An alternative medium for people who feel uncomfortable with faceto-face interaction • Callers may express their anxieties, fears and worries anonymously • Manned by experts or trained staff 24/7, and the lines are open for everyone irrespective of age, gender, social status • Convenient and accessible as help is just a phone call away Candidate D • The letters are read by different columnists who will give their opinions • Readers will have a few viewpoints to solve their problems e.g. the Star newspaper, in the lifestyle section, readers write about their personal problems to Dear Thelma, a rather popular section as the letters reveal various personal problems by people of different age groups • An effective alternative to solving personal problems among readers Part 2: Group Discussion One parent works from home • Most companies allow their staff to work from home • Gives the parent the flexibility to manage time between work and childcare • Allows nursing mothers to breastfeed their babies without hassle of having to pump and store milk for their babies • Allows the parent to spend time with their young charges and watch them grow in a safe and loving environment Employ a helper • Most working couples are at work so a helper is needed • The helper acts as a substitute mother who not only cooks and feeds the children, but also acts as the children’s playmate • Some helpers become the children’s confidante as they spend a lot of time together • Some children grow up very attached to their helper • Important to get a good helper who loves young children Send to childcare centres • Most working couples send children to childcare centres while they are at work • Many childcare centres are located in housing areas – convenient MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 298 18-May-23 4:42:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

299 ANSWER KEY • The childcare centres provide food, play time and care under the supervision of a trained adult • Some childcare centres accommodate a big number of children – may be neglected Set up nurseries at workplaces • Most large companies set up nurseries at workplaces • Great employee benefit especially for female staff with young children • Children are in safe hands within the reach of their mothers in case of emergencies • Mothers can work with peace of mind – may drop by to check on their children during lunch break Get help from extended family • May be the last resort or a short term measure • Usually healthy and physically able grandparents are roped in to look after their young grandchildren • When an emergency occurs, for example the maid or helper falls ill or runs away, the working couples are left with no one to help take care of their children – send to grandparents’ or relatives’ home Practice 3 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • To build road bumps along the roads to slow down traffic • To put up signboards in areas considered dangerous for children, e.g. in areas with monsoon drains to prevent the children from falling • To have a park for the children to play safely • Everyone in the neighbourhood must cooperate to make it a safe place for children Candidate B • To provide walking path in the park for the elderly to walk • To have benches in the park for the elderly to rest • To have a community hall for the elderly to conduct recreational activities • To put covers over the drains to prevent the elderly from falling into them Candidate C • To make sure the bus stops are brightly-lit • To make sure the street lamps are in working conditions • To install CCTV for safety purposes • To live in a gated and guarded community to reduce theft and robbery • Facilities must be in working condition to ensure the safety of working adults Candidate D • To make ramps for the disabled to move around independently • To put up signboards on roads to notify drivers • To have larger parking bays for the disabled living in condominiums • The duty of all to make the neighbourhood a safe place for the disabled Part 2: Group Discussion Limit personal information • Do not share personal relationship status • Do not share your home address or location • Do not share contact numbers Choose strong passwords • Do not use easy passwords which can be easily guessed • Use a unique and complex password • Use password manager software to manage multiple passwords Have privacy settings • Protect your privacy online • Enable privacy safeguards • Keep your privacy safeguards enabled Be careful whom you meet online • Some people are not always who they claim to be • Some may not even be real people • Do not meet them in person Browse trusted sites • Browse sites that are legitimate • Download only from trusted sites • Do not download apps that look suspicious Practice 4 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Guards to wear uniform with name tags when they are on duty • Lock the main gate after 11 pm • Make sure the compound, staircase and corridors are lighted • Install CCTV at quiet spots Candidate B • Recreational facilities include gymnasium, swimming pool, courts, field, etc. • Ensure the recreational facilities are in safe working condition • Ensure the equipment is being serviced regularly • Ensure the places are brightly-lit MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 299 18-May-23 4:42:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

300 ANSWER KEY Candidate C • Ensure there are enough seats and tables for the students at the cafe • Ensure the fans/air-conditioner are in working condition • Ensure the taps and sinks are in working condition and not clogged • Ensure the menu is healthy and there is a good variety, and the prices are affordable Candidate D • Ensure the facilities in the rooms are in working condition, e.g. door locks, windows, power points and sockets, fans, lights, etc. • Ensure the toilets are in working condition, e.g. shower, wash basin and flush • Ensure the staircase and corridors are brightly-lit • Ensure the janitor cleans the building regularly to keep away pests Part 2: Group Discussion Activities that involve the staff and students • To encourage interaction as the staff and students should have a friendly relationship • Both parties to get to know each other as the staff often provides assistance involving administrative matters related to academics, scholarships and bursaries • Organize outings to foster closer bonds between the staff and students • Hold fun outdoor activities like group exercise, family day, charity run Places for students to interact • Students need to unwind and destress in a common area where students from different faculties can meet • Students can hold informal meetings and discussions in these places • Students can listen to their favourite music in a relaxed atmosphere • Students can meet each other in an informal setting for healthy social interactions Beautify the campus • To promote a green university campus for sustainable living • To carry out activities for the purpose of greening the campus by growing more plants • To encourage students to participate in healthy and meaningful outdoor work during their free time Carry out academic events in campus • Encourage students to invite experts from academic fields to give academic talks and workshops • Motivate students to hold seminars to enrich their knowledge in the academics • Organize academic–related competitions like innovation competitions Set up research and development units • Encourage students to participate in research and development projects • Raise funds to conduct more research projects relevant to the local community • Motivate students to bring change for the betterment of society Practice 5 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Something that is useful and needed since he/she is going abroad • To get something affordable, practical and easy to carry • A good, durable suitcase will last a long time and can be used for other trips as well Candidate B • Useful for him/her to bring to university • Has plenty of compartments and pockets for books and other necessities – can be carried easily • Durable and can last a long time Candidate C • Something every student needs • Help you work productively • Useful tool that will be used daily Candidate D • Portable • Provide stable power in times of need • Reduce your travelling stress Part 2: Group Discussion Affordable fees • No currency exchange • Cheaper than courses offered abroad • Help is provided through loans like PTPTN Close to family and friends • Can go back home anytime • Will not miss any family gathering or celebration • Face no problem to go back home in times of emergency Familiar surroundings • Most local towns are the same • Will have no problem when it comes to food • Can easily adapt to the surrounding MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 300 18-May-23 4:42:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

301 ANSWER KEY No language problem • Will have no problem communicating with others • Classes will be in English or Malay which can be understood by everyone • Will not be forced to learn another language like in Japan or Russia Receive the same qualification as overseas • Syllabus of a course is the same as in other countries • Degree or certificate received is recognized by the local universities • There is no extra pay or special treatment if you are a local graduate Practice 6 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Invite people close to them • They will feel touched and treasured • Something they will remember for a long time Candidate B • Something they will keep and treasure • Personalized gifts are something only they will have • Can be something nostalgic and meaningful Candidate C • Will give them opportunity to reconnect • Best way for them to rest and relax • Holiday will make them explore and discover things together Candidate D • Having dinner together gives them the opportunity to reminisce the good old days • Provide them space and privacy • They may need a break from their daily routine Part 2: Group Discussion Doing housework • Limited time at home since both are working • Getting no help from children which makes it even more difficult • Hiring maid can be too expensive – not all families can afford Poviding education • Tuition fees are too high • Syllabus in school keep on changing – makes it difficult for children to cope and prepare for the exams well, and difficult for parents to guide the children • Children are attracted to other activities like playing games – difficult to instil discipline to study regularly Managing time • Juggling time between work and home • Too many things to be done like fetching children from school, preparing dinner, doing housework, etc. • Not following the schedule as planned Disciplining children • Children are easily hurt – cannot be too strict • Always be prepared for trouble • Children these days are out of control – too much influence from social media Managing household expenses • Pay for food, rent, transport • Pay utility bills like water, electricity, phone and internet • Pay for children’s childcare and education Practice 7 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Give students what they need to know • Prepare students for exams and provide them with important tips • Always update yourself and use materials that are current Candidate B • Be punctual to office and classroom • Conduct extra classes where necessary • Give every student the same opportunity Candidate C • Each student acts differently – teacher must know how to handle each student well • Must not lose self-esteem when being tested by challenges • Have to have patience to guide the weakest students during lessons Candidate D • Can deal with all kinds of students and bring out the best in them • Student feel comfortable to learn • Understand that students have moods which may affect their behaviour and learning Part 2: Group Discussion Convenient • Comfortable – right at home • Do not have to wear uniform for classes • Free-flow of food and drinks Saves time • May wake up a bit later as there is no need to worry about travelling time MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 301 18-May-23 4:42:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

302 ANSWER KEY • No need to spend travelling time to campus • No need to waste time queueing up to buy food or drinks Learns other skills • Both teacher and student must learn how to set up the lessons via internet – acquire new skill set • Teacher has to play the role of facilitator and encourage students to participate in a new medium – must be creative and engaging • Students have to seek other means to communicate with teacher – during online lesson, via email, text messaging, etc. • Good learning experience for both teacher and student Saves money • No travelling expenses needed • Subscribe to an unlimited internet package for a relatively inexpensive fee • Lower meal costs – simply eat at home Develops self-discipline • Students learn more independently – it is up to them to attend classes, do the work required and hand in their assignments • Students must try their best to eliminate distractions • Students must set their own goals and achieve them under minimum supervision Practice 8 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Easy to take photos and post using their phones • Food photos are usually attractive • Relevant to everyone • Numerous photo opportunities as people eat at least three meals a day Candidate B • Share their happiness at visiting the place • A way of recording their travel experience • Share experience with those who look for suggestions and insights Candidate C • Share their special day with family and friends, especially with those who could not be there to celebrate it with them • Convenient way of sharing information and photos with a large group of people • Commemorate the occasion with a written and/or visual post • Keep a record of important occasions Candidate D • Form of online diary or journal • Update family and friends on what is going on in their life, especially if they do not live at home • Quick way of showing others what they are up to Part 2: Group Discussion Communication • Instant and constant communication • Can hold group chats and video calls e.g. WhatsApp and Telegram • Can share photos and videos Business • Reach more customers, both local and international • Reduce advertising and marketing costs • Create and increase brand awareness • Get customer feedback easily • Build customer loyalty • Do market research easily Education • Attend online classes, especially during the pandemic • Share information easily • Allows more e-learning opportunities • Connect with learning groups Entertainment • Able to access content on various devices • Can use different apps to download content and watch when they are free • Can interact, engage and respond to the content instantly News • Latest news from all over the world • Can access up-to-date information 24/7 • Free access to news Practice 9 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Be a role model by reading together with children • Show children that it’s a good activity to take up • Read to children every night Candidate B • Introduce children to the local library • Let them choose the books they want to borrow • Make it a fun family outing MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 302 18-May-23 4:42:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

303 ANSWER KEY Candidate C • Let children have access to books at home • Let them choose books to buy for their home library • Show children that parents are willing to spend money on books for them Candidate D • Allow children the freedom to choose books they are interested in as long as they are suitable in content • Let children know that their choice is important • Introduce children to a wide choice of genre Part 2: Group Discussion Gives knowledge and information • Easy way to get general knowledge • Can get information about anything • Reading materials are easily available on every topic Improves writing skill • Able to see examples of good writing • Learn by taking note of good sentences • Practice makes perfect Improves spelling and vocabulary • Can learn the correct spelling • Can improve vocabulary • Can learn correct grammar Enhances imagination • Allows reader to imagine scenes from what they read • Some scenes are better imagined than shown visually • Enhances reader’s imaginative powers Fills leisure time • Beneficial way to fill free time • Enjoyable leisure activity • Can be carried out anywhere and at any time Practice 10 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Can visit famous monuments and landmarks not found in own country • Can visit natural wonders and scenic spots • Can see for oneself the beauty of the place up close Candidate B • Can experience how other people live • Can learn about their culture, traditions and beliefs • Can compare life in own country with life in other countries Candidate C • Can practice speaking the foreign language one has learned with native speakers • Can improve on pronunciation • Can learn local slang Candidate D • Can taste the country’s traditional dishes and drinks • Can taste local specialties in the area visited • Some food and drinks cannot be found in one’s own country Part 2: Group Discussion Companionship • Will not feel alone in a foreign place • Will be able to have someone familiar when feeling homesick • Will be able to have someone to care for one if one falls sick Strengthen friendship • Can strengthen the bond by sharing experiences together • Can test strength of friendship through shared experience • Can build strong and lasting friendship because of shared experience Build memories together • Can share good and happy moments together • Will enjoy trip more with friends • Will be able to reminisce on fun times in the future Safety in numbers • Safer to travel in a foreign country in a group • Can look out for each other in case of trouble • Can have someone to take care of belongings while one queues or tries out things Share travel costs • Can share out cost of accommodation and transport • Can share food costs • Allows one to try out more things by sharing at a cheaper cost Practice 11 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Physical classes have to be cancelled and replaced with online classes • Not all students have internet access or smartphones or other gadgets to go online • Exams have to be postponed MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 303 18-May-23 4:42:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

304 ANSWER KEY Candidate B • Sports competitions have to be cancelled or postponed • Exercises that involve groups or contact sports are forbidden • Leisure activities such as picnics, hiking and swimming are not allowed Candidate C • People have to work from home • Not all work can be carried out from home • Some jobs cannot be carried out at all Candidate D • Business owners cannot fulfil orders due to restricted movement control • Lack of stock or supplies to continue their business • Businesses that involve the service industry could not be carried out Part 2: Group Discussion Free delivery of purchases • Deliver purchases for free or at lower fee for big orders • Fast delivery to the home of customers • Tracking numbers for customers to check delivery order Promote through social media • Advertise on social media • Offer discounted price to those ordering using apps • Offer special prices to those who are members Create new products • Offer new products or services • Offer products that are not easily available locally • Offer special products that are currently in demand - e.g. face masks, hand sanitizers Lower price of products • Earn lower profits but can sell more • Have special promotion prices on special dates • Lower price for bulk purchases Use celebrities to promote products • Ask influencers or celebrities to promote or endorse their products • Customers are more willing to buy products endorsed by influencers or famous people • Being public figures, people trust them more Practice 12 Part 1: Individual Presentation Candidate A • Collect rainwater in a big container • Use water for cleaning of house compound • Use water to water plants or lawn Candidate B • Reuse water that has been used for washing vegetables and fruits to water plants or lawn • Reuse water from washing rice to water plants • Water that is used during laundry can be collected and used for cleaning house compounds Candidate C • Only use your washing machine when you have a full load of laundry • Run shorter washing machine cycles • Reduce the number of changes of clothes or wear some items of clothing again to reduce the amount of laundry Candidate D • Fill a glass with water to rinse mouth when brushing teeth • Wash vegetables or fruits in a container of water instead of under running tap • Rinse dishes in a sink or container instead of under running tap Part 2: Group Discussion Heavy fine • Polluters take the current fine imposed lightly • Current fines are too low – RM10,000 • Amount imposed is much lower compared to cost for proper disposal of effluents or sewage Jail sentence • Current jail term is one year • Polluters may be deterred by longer jail sentence • Suitable punishment for affecting health of millions of users • Longer jail terms to serve as deterrent to others Pay for clean-up • Currently, polluters do not pay the cost, they just pay a fine • Cost of cleaning up pollution is currently borne by the government or water authorities • Burden on taxpayers as money spent by the authorities could be spent on other things Suspend their business license • Business owners continue to operate their businesses after fines are paid • Owners’ income not affected as businesses carry on as usual MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 304 18-May-23 4:42:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

305 ANSWER KEY • Suspension of business license means owners cannot carry out their business activities which would serve as a deterrent Pay the affected users • Users should be compensated for hardship during water supply disruption • Compensation for people who are unable to operate their business due to water supply disruption • Businesses that cause pollution may be deterred by the huge amount for paying affected users PAPER 3 READING Reading Part 1 Exercise 1 B Exercise 2 B Exercise 3 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F Exercise 4 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C Reading Part 2 & 3 Exercise 5 1 C 2 C Exercise 6 1 everyone has gone home. 2 the guests enjoyed her cooking. 3 It can be inferred that Susan’s dog ate the newspaper. 4 Jennifer can infer that the postman has delivered her mail. 5 Imran can infer that there is something burning in his neighbour’s house. Exercise 7 1 Dolphins are dangerous and violent. 2 (i) Bludgeoned porpoises to death with their beaks (iii) Slashing their victims with rows of sharp menacing teeth Exercise 8 A Exercise 9 1 go outdoors 2 mosquitoes will breed in them 3 will suffer from food poisoning 4 will die 5 no forests left Reading Part 4 Exercise 10 1 firstly 2 Next 3 Besides that 4 for example 5 Finally Exercise 11 University days are the best days in a student’s life so do not miss out on gaining a wholesome education. Enjoy the orientation week. It is not a week of terror and anguish but rather one of getting to know where you are, who you are with and why you are there. Enjoy the early morning wake-up calls and the long walks round the campus. Get a good pair of walking shoes. However, if you feel that you are asked to do something that is not right, do not be afraid to bring it up to the authorities. Exercise 12 1 presence 2 aisle 3 lessons 4 conceded 5 effects Exercise 13 (Suggested answers) 1 variety 2 wonderful 3 surprised 4 traditional 5 craftsmen 6 quickly Exercise 14 1 O 2 F 3 F 4 O 5 O 6 O Exercise 15 1 O 2 F 3 O 4 F 5 F 6 O Exercise 16 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 B 6 B Exercise 17 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 A Reading Part 5 Exercise 18 A Exercise 19 Text 1 – Compare and contrast Text 2 – Chronological Text 3 – Problem-Solution Text 4 – Cause and effect Text 5 – Sequential Exercise 20 1 Cause: More and more trees are cut down each year. 1 Endangerment and extinction of species 2 Ecological imbalance 3 Global warming Effects MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 305 18-May-23 4:42:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

306 ANSWER KEY 2 Cause: Social media plays a big role in the lives of young people. 1 Exposure to cyberbullying 2 Affects mental health 3 Poor social and interpersonal skills Effects 3 Effect: Depression is on the rise. 1 Genetic disposition 2 Physical and mental abuse 3 Lifestyle factors Causes 4 Effect: People who live in the city are more prone to stress. 1 Constant stimulation 2 Competitive lifestyle 3 High density living conditions Causes Exercise 21 1 A 2 B 3 A Reading Part 6 & 7 Exercise 22 1 d 2 g 3 b 4 f 5 h 6 c 7 a 8 e Exercise 23 Text 1 – Fear can motivate one to do almost anything Text 2 – cosmetic surgery EXAM-FORMAT PRACTICES Part 1 Practice 1 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B Practice 2 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 C Practice 3 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 C Practice 4 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B Practice 5 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C Practice 6 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B Part 2 Practice 7 5 C 6 A 7 C 8 C 9 C Practice 8 5 B 6 A 7 C 8 C 9 A Practice 9 5 C 6 A 7 C 8 C 9 A Practice 10 5 B 6 A 7 B 8 A 9 C Practice 11 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 A 9 C Practice 12 5 A 6 C 7 C 8 C 9 B Part 3 Practice 13 10 C 11 B 12 C 13 C 14 C Practice 14 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 B 14 A Practice 15 10 B 11 B 12 B 13 C 14 A Practice 16 10 C 11 A 12 C 13 B 14 A Practice 17 10 C 11 B 12 C 13 A 14 A Practice 18 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 A 14 B MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 306 18-May-23 4:42:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

307 ANSWER KEY Part 4 Practice 19 15 B 16 C 17 C 18 A 19 C 20 A Practice 20 15 A 16 A 17 B 18 B 19 C 20 C Practice 21 15 B 16 A 17 A 18 B 19 B 20 C Practice 22 15 B 16 A 17 B 18 C 19 C 20 A Practice 23 15 C 16 B 17 A 18 B 19 A 20 B Practice 24 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 B 19 C 20 A Part 5 Practice 25 21 E 22 F 23 B 24 G 25 A 26 D Practice 26 21 D 22 G 23 B 24 E 25 F 26 C Practice 27 21 B 22 A 23 D 24 C 25 G 26 E Practice 28 21 E 22 B 23 G 24 A 25 C 26 F Practice 29 21 F 22 C 23 A 24 D 25 B 26 E Practice 30 21 E 22 B 23 G 24 C 25 A 26 G Part 6 Practice 31 27 D 28 C 29 C 30 B 31 D 32 A 33 C Practice 32 27 A 28 C 29 C 30 B 31 D 32 A 33 B Practice 33 27 C 28 C 29 B 30 A 31 C 32 B 33 A Practice 34 27 A 28 D 29 A 30 B 31 D 32 C 33 A Practice 35 27 D 28 C 29 D 30 C 31 B 32 A 33 B Practice 36 27 D 28 C 29 A 30 D 31 B 32 C 33 D Part 7 Practice 37 34 D 35 C 36 B 37 A 38 C 39 D 40 C Practice 38 34 D 35 C 36 D 37 C 38 B 39 A 40 D Practice 39 34 C 35 B 36 D 37 B 38 D 39 A 40 C Practice 40 34 D 35 D 36 A 37 C 38 A 39 B 40 D Practice 41 34 D 35 D 36 B 37 C 38 B 39 C 40 C Practice 42 34 B 35 D 36 A 37 A 38 A 39 C 40 A PAPER 4 WRITING Task 1 – Guided Writing Exercise 1 (Suggested answers) A Functions Forms Express reaction – Informative The talk was very informative and interesting. I am sorry you had to miss the talk due to high fever. I pray for your speedy recovery. Give precise information – State the 3 tips I learnt many useful tips from the dietician. Firstly, he told the students not only to eat well but also to have enough rest and to do exercises in order to lead a balanced life. Next, he advised us to be disciplined in our eating habits, such as reducing the intake of sweet stuff, fast food and snacks. Lastly, he reminded us not to miss meal times. Describe Jason’s experiences Jason did speak on his experiences in the treatment for obesity. Yes, I will share with you his experiences. He said as a toddler he was very choosy in the food he ate and for that reason, his family members allowed him to eat only MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 307 18-May-23 4:42:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

308 ANSWER KEY his favourite food, which was often sweet and fried food. As he grew up, he continued with these habits and started eating all kinds of fast food. Slowly he gained additional weight. Soon, his family realized that he had become obese and needed a doctor’s help to manage his weight and diet. Decline invitation No, I’m afraid I won’t be able to join you for the workshop on cooking healthy food next month because next weekend my sister and I will be attending a Chess Workshop. We are planning to take part in the district level chess competition. B Accept all suitable answers. Exercise 2 (Suggested answers) A Functions Forms Describe feelings – Sorry to know I’m doing well. I’m sorry to know that you have to be quarantined because of close contact with a Covid 19 patient. Hope you are doing well now. I feel bad that you will be missing the tuition classes for the next two weeks. Give information Our tuition teachers for all subjects (i) have prepared some modules for us to do in case of further lockdown. (ii) will discuss the answers to the modules during online intensive classes every day. (iii) will notify the date and time of our intensive classes later in our tuition WhatsApp group. Answer request Sure, I will pass all the tuition notes to Andrew. Do inform him to meet me in school tomorrow during recess. To accept Yes, I would love to sign up for those online classes too. It would be helpful for us to prepare for our final examination. B Accept all suitable answers. Exercise 3 (Suggested answers) A Functions Forms Express reaction Congratulations! Peter, I am happy to know that you have been offered to do the automobile training programme. Give opinion Do not be confused. Sit and write down the advantages and disadvantages of studying in polytechnic and in Form Six. The automobile course is a 3-year vocational training programme. Polytechnic courses provide only basic and practical knowledge in the engineering field and you will graduate as a diploma holder. You can either start working or continue your postgraduate studies in the same field in public or private universities for next three or four years. On the other hand, Form Six is a one-and-half year pre-university course after which you may apply to further your studies in any local or foreign universities to complete a 4-year degree programme of your choice. Since you have been doing very well in your studies, I suggest you complete your Form Six but the choice is yours. I remember you telling me your dream is to study software engineering in the university. State 3 benefits Okay, I will share with you three advantages of studying in local universities. Firstly, the tuition fees and living costs are more affordable compared to universities abroad. Secondly, the advantage of proximity to your hometown can always keep the homesickness away from you. Lastly, it is your home turf and you speak the language. It is a huge advantage and often a bigger obstacle if you do not speak the foreign language when studying overseas. You are able to invest extra hours in your studies and enjoy quality time with family and friends instead of putting extra hours learning to communicate in a foreign language. Accept invitation Yes, I would love to join you for the education fair. I wish to learn more about the courses offered for postgraduate programmes. B Accept all suitable answers. MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 308 18-May-23 4:42:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

309 ANSWER KEY Exercise 4 (Suggested answers) New Message From: Hillary Subject: Convince Parents Hi Pamela, I am glad that you want to get a motorcycle license so that you can ride to school. Yes, it is exhausting especially on hot days. It is a waste of time when you have to wait for the bus or when there is a breakdown. It is true accidents involving motorcyclists is top of the list. Motorcycle accidents can be very serious, resulting in head injuries, brain injuries and even death. Statistics show that 1/3 of motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers, and can include running a motorcycle off the road or turning in front of them. Pamela, in my opinion, riding motorcycle is safe if all the road users practise precaution. You can convince your parents by showing them that you can handle responsibility. Start helping more around the house. Get a part time job and save up some money to get the licence. If your parents can see that you are more mature than the average teenager they will treat you more like an adult and be convinced that you are able to ride to school. It is also important to make sure your parents know you are aware of the risks and tell them you are planning to wear the best protective gear you can afford, obey the traffic rules and take safety precautions when you are riding your motorcycle. Sure, I am not going anywhere for the holiday. I can accompany you to apply for your licence. Just give me a call one day earlier so that I can inform my parents. Hear from you soon! Bye, Hillary Exercise 5 (Suggested answers) New Message From: Jenny Subject: Education fair Hi Rita, You heard it right. My school Counselling Unit is organizing an education fair. I am glad that you are interested in joining the event. The education fair will take place on 15th July 20__ from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at my school’s main hall. Representatives of universities, technical and vocational colleges, business schools and military university will be present to talk about a variety of educational opportunities. No formal presentations will be held; visitors and students are free to move around the school hall, spending as much time as they wish with the individual representatives. The purpose of this education fair is to provide graduating students in secondary schools with further study information and counselling to help students to make decisions on their further education and careers. Besides that, it also held to help students to find out more on financial aid such as scholarships, PTPTPN loan and fee waiver schemes that are available and offered by higher education institutions. The education fair organized is opened to all nearby public and private school students and counsellors. Yes, parents are encouraged to attend the fair with their children. This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to obtain information from a variety of institutions in a short period of time. Exercise 6 (Suggested answers) New Message From: Razak Subject: Help rendered Hello Razali, I am down with fever but I am slowly recovering. I am so sorry to hear you lost your part-time job. It is an unfortunate thing too that your motorcycle broke down. I know it is all too much for you to bear but you have to overcome it. Life is full of surprises, both pleasant and not-sopleasant ones. Therefore, we need to save money for rainy days. We have to manage our finances wisely. When you make it a habit to set aside some money from your salary for emergencies, you can weather all storms. I am sad to hear your parents are facing financial difficulties too. I have to apologize that I am unable to lend you RM300, as I have to pay for my tuition fees. However, I can loan you RM150 now and you can return it when you have the cash available. Yes, I attended a free online workshop on financial management. The participants learned on how to plan their finances that include earnings and expenses. It helped me to become more financially literate and enabled me to make better personal financial decisions. An e-certificate is sent to all attendees via email after the workshop. You can register to attend a free financial management course at https//www. planfinances.com.my. They usually run the course during the weekends. MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 309 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

310 ANSWER KEY See you soon! Bye, Razak Exercise 7 (Suggested answers) 1A, Rainforest Road, Tanjung Villa, 75000, Melaka. 13 May 20__ Dear Robert, I am fine. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling stressed, tired and lost your appetite due to poor exam results. Do not worry too much about the exam results. It is just a semester exam. You can always do better in the trial exam. You just need to relax and go out with your friends to chill out. I suggest you pick up some learning strategies because the way we learn may be wrong. Quitting Form Six should not be your option. You should listen to your father and give yourself a chance. From what I know, you have interest in studying. You should check out this website, https//www.learnright. com.my to get the learning strategies that suit you. I believe you can do it. Yes, I attended a workshop on ways to overcome stress a few months ago. I find it useful as I learned effective time management skills and breathing exercises. I think you should attend workshops on this because it would give you the tools, tips and strategies needed to cope with your stressful life. The website that you should visit is https//www. fightstress.com.my I would be more than happy to join you for the workshop, as I want to learn revision techniques and strategies to answer various types of questions. It would surely help us to do well in our studies. Hope to hear from you soon. Your friend, Kevin Exercise 8 (Suggested answers) 77, Jalan Bujur, Taman Teratai, 30350 Ipoh, Perak. 24 May 20__ Dear Juliet, My graduation party was full of fun and excitement. Most of our friends came for the party. I was sad, you, my best friend, missed my graduation party. It would have been more cheerful and lively if you were with us. How was your uncle’s wedding? I think you must have dressed to kill for the wedding party. I am sure you will go around visiting places in your one-month stay in Melbourne. Yes, it is true that my parents and my siblings took the initiative to prepare various attention-grabbing activities for all to partake. My much-loved activity for the day was a dance performed by my twin sisters. I was flabbergasted seeing them dancing so gracefully and perfectly in tune with the beat. Their movements captured the essence of the music. The funniest part was they roped in my dad to tango with them towards the end of their performance. We had a good laugh when my dad tried his very best to emulate them. Our classmates volunteered to prepare two exciting games for the party. The first game was ‘Battle of the Balloons’. They divided the players into two equal teams and each team was provided with different coloured inflated balloons. The balloons were tied to the players’ ankles. The goal is to step on and pop all of the opposing team’s balloons while avoiding popping their own. It was so funny and we laughed our hearts out seeing the players jumping to avoid their balloons being popped. The second game was ‘Story Starter’. This game starts with the beginning of a story and asks the first player to continue the story. The story continues on, moving from one person to another. The result was hilarious and you never know which turn the stories are going to take. All those who participated in both the games had a good time. Certain moments in life deserve to be celebrated and captured – and graduating from college is undoubtedly one of them. What better way to remember this important milestone than with pictures? My dad had already arranged with a studio nearby for a photoshoot. The shoot includes a solo graduation portrait and a family portrait. It would definitely put a smile on my parents’ faces and they would be proud of their accomplishment in educating me. Perhaps we can go for another photoshoot with our classmates once you are back home. Write soon! Leslie Exercise 9 (Suggested answers) 10, Jalan Biru Taman Nusa Bakti, 71500 Kubang Pasu, Kedah. 5 June 20___ Dear Rahana, MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 310 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

311 ANSWER KEY It is OK and I accept your apology for not being able to join in for my engagement. I know how you must have felt because I too often suffer from migraine. I hope you are fine now. We really missed you at the engagement. It would have been more fun if you were present too. My engagement went well. We had around 200 guests. On the day of the engagement, Hafizal’s family brought the items we agreed upon. On the same day, the date for the wedding ceremony and various other conditions and requirements were discussed and confirmed by both our parents. Once all such matters have been resolved, Hafizal’s representatives handed over all the gift-trays with the exception of the engagement ring. His mother then placed the ring on my finger. To know if I looked gorgeous or not you would have to see my engagement album! Yes, your sister did pass me the cake and thank you for it. To tell you the truth, I never expected you to bake such a delicious cake. You did not forget that I love red velvet cake. The cake decoration was breathtaking and the design was completely personalized to the newly engaged. I appreciate your initiative to make up for your absence. It would definitely be awesome to meet up for lunch. My fiancé Hafizal too would like to meet you. Perhaps we can meet during one of the weekends. You decide on the venue, time and date and let me know through WhatsApp. Cannot wait to meet you! Your cousin, Mastura Exercise 10 (Suggested answers) 15, Jalan Manggis, Taman Maluri, 52100 Kuala Lumpur. 10 April 20__ Dear Raudah, Everyone at home is fine. I am so proud of you for representing Malaysia in SEA Games. Congratulations on your achievement! Do not be disappointed Raudah, we can always go for another exhibition in the future. The Art Exhibition was fabulous and exciting. The exhibition was held for a week dating from 16 to 23 March at Istana Budaya Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Many different types of art, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, were on display. The painting presented different themes, cultures, traditions, and social issues. I also saw many animals, birds and other decorative sculptures there. Yes, Madam Liza had her two paintings displayed at the gallery. Her paintings were about the environment. Through her paintings, she depicted the disastrous repercussions of the wrongdoings done to nature by human beings. One of her painting’s central focus was on water pollution where she drew a river carrying the waste from the factories. I am eagerly waiting for you to come back home from Manila. I am sure you have a lot to share with me. I know you love to paint. It is a good idea to join the free class offered by a famous Malaysian artist. However, I am sorry to say that I am unable to join you because my whole family will be visiting my grandparents in Kedah during the school holidays. Perhaps you can ask your classmate, Fauziah to join you because she too has a passion for painting. See you soon. Bye. Your friend, Fatimah Task 2 Exercise 1 (Suggested answers) 1 Discursive essay 2 Argumentative essay 3 Problem-Solution essay 4 Problem-Solution essay Exercise 2 (Suggested answers) 1 To start an essay (In recent years, In this days and age, It is common knowledge that, In this century) 2 To emphasize an idea (It is necessary, It is indispensable, It is crucial, It is essential) 3 To prove a point (It is undeniable, It is evident that, Needless to say, Given the fact that) 4 To substantiate a point (Research shows that, Studies claim that, It has been established that, For that reason) 5 To conclude an essay (In brief, In conclusion, Indeed, To sum up) Exercise 3 (Suggested answers) 1 To introduce the same idea – In addition, Besides, Moreover, Furthermore 2 To show order of importance – Above all, First and foremost, More/Most importantly, Primarily 3 To introduce a different or contrasting idea – However, Nevertheless, On the contrary, On the other hand 4 To introduce an effect/result – As a result, As a consequence, Consequently, Hence, Thus MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 311 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

312 ANSWER KEY 5 To introduce example – For instance, For example, To illustrate Exercise 4 (Suggested answers) 1 Reading is the best source of knowledge. Stand (agree): I (strongly) agree that reading is the best source of knowledge. Thesis statement (agree): This is because through reading, one’s mind can be opened to new ideas, one can get information on a wide range of topics and one can get the latest information on current issues. Stand (disagree): I (strongly) disagree that reading is the best source of knowledge. Thesis statement (disagree): This is because not all knowledge can be gained through reading, e-learning is the most up-to-date source of knowledge and knowledge is easily retrieved through online sources. Stand (partially agree): I partially agree that reading is the best source of knowledge. Thesis statement (partially agree): This is because through reading, one’s mind can be opened to new ideas, however, not all knowledge can be gained through reading and knowledge is more easily retrieved through online sources. 2 Parents are to be blamed for their children’s poor behaviour. Stand (agree): I (strongly) agree that parents are to be blamed for their children’s poor behaviour. Thesis statement (agree): This is because parents set a bad example to their children, they do not impart good moral values and children emulate their parents’ poor behaviour. Stand (disagree): I (strongly) disagree that parents are to be blamed for their children’s poor behaviour. Thesis statement (disagree): This is because children do not emulate their parents’ good behaviour, children behave badly as a form of protest and rebellion, and peer influence is also a cause for children’s bad behaviour. Stand (partially agree): I partially agree that parents are to be blamed for their children’s poor behaviour. Thesis statement (partially agree): This is because some parents are not good role models to their children, however some children behave badly as a form of rebellion and also because of peer influence. 3 Young people no longer value traditions and customs. Stand (agree): I (strongly) agree that young people no longer value traditions and customs. Thesis statement (agree): This is because these youngsters think that traditions and customs are no longer relevant today, they are too busy to practise them and some believe that these traditions and customs are superstitions. Stand (disagree): I (strongly) disagree with the statement that young people no longer value traditions and customs. Thesis statement (disagree): This is because young people still value traditions and customs, they still practise these traditions and customs, and these traditions and customs are part of their cultural heritage. Stand (partially agree): I partially agree that young people no longer value traditions and customs. Thesis statement (partially agree): This is because young people think that traditions and customs are no longer relevant today and they are too busy to practise them but some youngsters still practise traditions and customs as part of their cultural heritage. 4 Money is the root of all evil. Stand (agree): I (strongly) agree that money is the root of all evil. Thesis statement (agree): This is because money can be used for carrying out evil acts, people commit crime to earn money and money can cause family break-ups. Stand (disagree): I (strongly) disagree that money is the root of all evil. Thesis statement (disagree): This is because money can be used to provide a comfortable life, money can be donated for a good cause and some evil acts are clearly not caused by money. Stand (partially agree): I partially agree that money is the root of all evil. Thesis statement (partially agree): This is because although money can be used for carrying out evil acts against others, money can also be donated for a good cause and some evil acts are clearly not caused by money. 5 Vaccination should be made compulsory for all. Stand (agree): I (strongly) agree that vaccination should be made compulsory for all. Thesis statement (agree): This is because vaccination can eradicate some preventable diseases, it can provide protection against these diseases and it keeps children and future generations safe. Stand (disagree): I (strongly) disagree that vaccination should be made compulsory for all. Thesis statement (disagree): This is because MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 312 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

313 ANSWER KEY compulsory vaccinations go against an individual’s freedom of choice, not all vaccines are safe from side effects and one can become immune through ‘herd immunity’. Stand (partially agree): I partially agree that vaccination should be made compulsory for all. Thesis statement (partially agree): This is because vaccination can eradicate some preventable diseases and provide protection against these diseases, however, individuals should have the right to choose against vaccinations. Exercise 5 (Suggested answers) 1 Technology is transforming our lives in three significant areas: in the home, at work and in our leisure activities. 2 Poverty has numerous negative consequences for society, including crime, drug abuse and prostitution. 3 The life expectancy of mankind has increased in recent years due to greater awareness of health issues, improved nutrition and better medical treatment. 4 Our choice of career may be influenced by many factors such as our skills and aptitudes, previous work experience and financial aspect. 5 Consumers’ buying behaviour is influenced by three major factors: personal, social and cultural factors. 6 Many people believe that traditional medicine is good for people because it is affordable and accessible to local communities and it uses natural elements whereas critics of traditional medicine argue that it takes longer term treatment, it is not useful in emergency cases and has no regulation. 7 Nearly two thirds of students are working part time to fund their personal needs, studies and family however this has caused them to lose focus in their studies, affect their health and impact social bonding with friends. Exercise 6 (Suggested answers) 1 Many youngsters like spending most of their free time doing indoor activities. Problem Solution 1 Health issues – many youngsters do not get enough physical exercise and this may cause many of them to face weight related problems. 1 Parents have to play effective roles in leading an active and healthy lifestyle for their children to emulate. 2 Communicational problems – many youngsters who spend most of their free time playing with electronic gadgets face difficulties communicating and interacting with others. This may impair their social lives. 2 Family members have to go out for picnics, hiking and camping to create interaction and communication with one another. 3 Behavioural problems – many youngsters develop self-centered attitude and may not be able to develop team spirit. 3 Encourage participation in playing outdoor team games. 2 People tend to get married at a later age. Problem Solution 1 Social issues – when people tend to get married at a later age, the rate of population growth may decline as women may face difficulty conceiving babies. 1 Families and the government have to emphasize on the need to have life partner. 2 Lifestyle problems – men and women tend to adopt a carefree and materialistic lifestyle. 2 Men and women have to shoulder responsibilities towards family and society as mature adults. 3 Health issues – it has been found that late marriage can cause health problems such as cancer, complicated conception. 3 Couples who marry late should go for a thorough medical examination to avoid complications. 3 Many college students work part-time. Problem Solution 1 Social issues – college students who work part time have the tendency to adopt a materialistic lifestyle 1 Companies should not be allowed to employ college students. MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 313 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

314 ANSWER KEY 2 Educational problems – they may neglect their studies and drop out of college. 2 The colleges should provide counselling to those who work part-time in order to monitor students’ progress in their studies. 3 Discipline problems – the students may not be able to cope with the demands of study and work as they lack management skills. 3 The colleges should provide counselling to those who work part-time in order to help them manage their time for study and work Exercise 7 (Suggested answers) 1 SITUATION PROBLEM SOLUTION State a problem when many youngsters are no longer interested to play traditional games. (The main problem) that arises is some of the traditional games will cease to exist in the community. (One solution) is to hold more promotional activities to get youngsters interested in learning how to fly a kite or spin a top. 2 SITUATION PROBLEM SOLUTION State a problem in the job market when there are more female students in tertiary education. The male job seekers may face (the problem of) stiffer competition in the job market. (Thus), there is a need to address this trend by encouraging more male students to further their studies to tertiary level. 3 SITUATION PROBLEM SOLUTION State a problem that students faced when online learning was carried out at home. (Due to/ Because of) poor internet connection, many students encountered difficulties learning at home. (As a result,) many telco companies were urged to provide more efficient and reliable services. 4 SITUATION PROBLEM State a problem faced by working mothers with young children. (One major problem) that many working mothers with young children face is where to place their children safely while they are at work. SOLUTION (Therefore), many companies have set up child care centres in the workplace for working mothers to work with peace of mind. 5 SITUATION PROBLEM SOLUTION State a problem that arises due to limited green spaces in urban areas. (As a result of) limited green spaces in urban areas, many people living in urban areas do not indulge in outdoor recreational activities. (Therefore) there is an urgent need to protect urban green spaces for a healthy lifestyle besides conserving the environment for sustainable living. Exercise 8 (Suggested answers) 1 Online Shopping PROS 1 Hassle-free sales 2 Product review 3 Time saving CONS 1 Shipping fees 2 Delivery may take time 3 Higher chance of fraud 2 Studying Abroad PROS 1 You get to learn new language 2 You build international network 3 Get to travel to many places CONS 1 Expensive 2 Language barrier 3 Homesick Exercise 9 No: 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9 EXAM-FORMAT PRACTICES Task 1 – Guided Writing (Suggested answers) Practice 1 New Message From: Zinnia Subject: Plogging activity MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 314 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

315 ANSWER KEY Dear Anita, Glad to hear from you. I have to tell you the plogging activity at Taman Rimba last weekend was great. I enjoyed volunteering for the activity. I hope your cough has stopped by now and you are on the way to recovery. Yes, it was the first time our college Environment Club organized such an activity outside the college. I think it was more of a fun activity than a volunteering activity. We really had a good time. I did not think that I would enjoy jogging and picking up trash at the same time but I did. We made it sort of a competition to see who could pick up the most trash and the most interesting trash along the Bukit Rimba trail. It was truly exciting. You would not believe the types of trash we picked up. We collected 30 huge bags of trash and we sorted them into two piles – recyclables and nonrecyclables. There were a lot of aluminum cans, some glass bottles and plastic bottles. Jessie and Lim used their father’s pick-up truck to send the trash to a recycle centre in Puchong. The recyclables were sold for cash and the money will be used for our club’s future activities. Yanti was the one who slipped and fell into the water. She climbed up a huge rock to pick up some rubbish left there by picnickers and she slipped. Luckily, she did not injure herself, just suffered some scratches. Sure, we can go plogging together near our housing area. Besides exercising, we can keep our environment clean. See you soon! Bye Zinnia Practice 2 New Message From: Razilah Subject: Year-end class party Hi, Kamariah, The year-end class party was fun and exciting. It was well-organized and beyond my expectations. We let our hair down and had a fun time at the party. We felt sad that you were unable to attend the party. It was unfortunate that our year-end party was on the same day your brother got married. Yes, some of our classmates performed on the day. Sarah and Hannah performed a magic show. I never knew they had hidden talent in making things disappear. Jessica and a few others danced gracefully to a Malay song. I liked the performance by our class president, Ranie. It was a surprise to us that she could play the guitar like a professional. She even sang my favourite song Angels by Robbie William. The games prepared by our class teacher were interesting, exciting and entertaining. We had a good laugh when we played charade whisper and musical chairs. When playing musical chairs, instead of moving forward, the teacher told us to move backwards and it was a little difficult when the music went fast. The music was right up my street. Our Big Baby Jasmine won the game. She managed to push everyone down to get her seat whenever the teacher stopped the music. Yes, we are planning to visit our principal, who is recovering from dengue fever. We have decided to see her on the 24th, Saturday at 4 pm. You can join us too. Since we are carpooling, I will pick you up from your home at 3 pm. See you soon! Razilah Practice 3 New Message From: Rahman Subject: Recycled Art Workshop Hi Jason, Miss Susan did make an announcement to the class regarding the Recycled Art Workshop. I am glad that you are interested in attending the workshop. I am also excited about it and looking forward to learn more on how to convert recyclable materials to something useful. The Malaysian Nature Society runs this workshop every year without fail. The workshop will take place at Menara Bintang, Petaling Jaya on 24th July. It is a free 4-hour workshop, which will start at 9.00 am. We can commute there with our friends. The objective of this workshop is to help young people learn how to reuse plastic bottles and cans creatively instead of disposing them. It is vitally important for today’s younger generation like us to learn about recycling and sustainability. No, attendees do not have to bring anything with them for the workshop because the organizer would provide the plastic bottles and cans to be recycled. However, we need to have our stationery and a book to take down important notes related to recycling. MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 315 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

316 ANSWER KEY Yes, since I am the President of Nature Society in our school, I am planning to join both sessions so that I could carry out the same project at school level with other members in my society See you on Saturday! Bye Rahman Practice 4 New Message From: Roziah Subject: Suggestion to buy a new mobile phone Hi Kim, I am glad you reached home safely. No, I have not finished editing our assignment because I had to accompany mum to see my grandma who is hospitalized. I will try to complete it by Sunday. I am so sorry you have lost your mobile phone. I know it is difficult to find it on a commuter train especially during rush hours. Well, to tell you the truth, I lost my Obbo phone two months ago when my family and I were on a holiday in Langkawi. I could understand very well the frustration and hopelessness that you have gone through when you realized your phone was missing. In fact, I cried the whole day and my dad felt so sorry that he promised to get me a new one. Picking the best mobile for yourself could be tricky and confusing. You can check out the comprehensive mobile buying guide on how to choose the right mobile phone for yourself. If you want a better processing power and a range of affordable options, then I suggest you opt for an Android phone like Samsing. It has long-lasting battery life that can last throughout the day so that you can remain productive. Besides that, it has higher resolution screen compared to Juawei and Obbo. Since Samsing is having a special promotion this month, you can get a discounted price too. In fact, I am a happy owner of Samsing Galaxy A20 now. I am free this weekend, so I have no problem accompanying you to the mall to buy the mobile phone. Moreover, I was thinking of buying myself an adjustable portable desktop phone holder tablet for our online class. Just inform me where to meet and I will be there. See you soon! Bye, Roziah Practice 5 New Message From: Prema Subject: Apology accepted Hi Sumathi, It is okay and I accept your apology for not being able to join in for the celebration. I am truly sorry to hear that you are under the weather. I pray that you have a complete and quick recovery. The birthday party was fantastic. My parents celebrated my birthday party with great joy and excitement. They invited my classmates and relatives for my special day. Well, dad bought me my favourite salted caramel yogurt cake. It was super-duper delicious and everyone enjoyed it. Mum catered some Indian traditional cuisine for the guests. My brother Ramesh, who is an amateur photographer, was kind enough to be the photographer of the day. I received many wonderful gifts too. Yes, your mum did pass me your gift and thank you for it. To tell you the truth, I never expected you would buy me the latest novel written by my muchloved writer, Daniel Steel. It will keep me occupied during the holidays. My most favourite gift was a HD DSLR camera. The reason why it is my favourite is that my dad, who is a photographer himself, gifted it. He knew very well that I am a photography lover. The second reason is I could use the camera to take memorable pictures with my family, friends and nature. Moreover, I would be able to capture unforgettable moments when I continue my twinning programme in England next year. That is an awesome idea. We can go out for lunch during the semester holidays provided you are fully recovered. Since both of us love western food, maybe we can go to Black Canyon at Jaya Jusco or you can recommend other western restaurants, which we have not patronized. Cannot wait to meet you! Bye, Prema Practice 6 New Message From: Zaharah Subject: Talent Show Hi Renisha, How are you feeling, now? I am so sorry to hear MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 316 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

317 ANSWER KEY that you are down with dengue fever. Hoping that you will recover soon and be back on your feet. The Talent Show has revealed quite a number of the youngsters’ secret talents. They were all great and all of us had a fun and exciting day. There were at least 25 people participating in the show. The opening act was a hip hop dance performed by a group of boys from Dato’ Karim Form Six College. The funniest act, in my opinion was Sri Megah College girls, dressed up like cats dancing Single Ladies by Beyonce. The most shocking performance of the day was a song sang by our Liza who showed an amazing voice, which almost made everybody cry. Yes, Kim and Julia were there too at the Talent Show. They were there to give moral support and to cheer for our schoolmates, especially, Liza. They were there too to record Liza’s performance, making it a great memory for her. Our Cultural Club teacher, Miss Aznida, has decided to organize a talent show. This is one way to encourage our friends to come to college after the exam. All the details related to the talent show can be found in the College Facebook page and will also be posted in the class WhatsApp group by respective class presidents, tomorrow. Hope that you are able to show your dancing talent in the show. Write soon. Bye Zaharah Practice 7 New Message From: Thila1234 Subject: Computer desk giveaway Hi David Ethan, I am glad you saw my post on Instagram. I bought a new study table and I would like to give away my computer desk to anyone who needs it. Usually, house owners prefer to rent out unfurnished rooms to students to enable them to afford the rent. I am so sorry to know about your predicament. I am sad to know you have to study and do your work on your mattress. Yes, you may have the computer desk. I am more than happy to give it away to someone who would make good use of it and I hope it will help you do your work more comfortably. Well, I have a cupboard and a foldable chair. The cupboard looks a little old and the chair is faded. If you do not mind, you can have those too. You can paint them to give a new look when you have time. Please pick up the desk on 24th March, before 2 pm. My address is 4, Jalan Utama, Bandar Jaya, Selangor. When you reach Bandar Jaya, look for Jalan Silau and turn right into Jalan Utama. My house is the only corner lot in Jalan Utama. Please ring the doorbell when you arrive, so that I can open the gate for you. Do call me at 016-2650xxxx if you have any problems finding my house. See you. Thila Practice 8 New Message Fom: Mazlina Subject: Buying birthday gift Hi, Everyone at home is fine. Hope you are too. Yes, Mum told me that she has invited your family to my brother’s 21st birthday party next weekend. I am happy to know that your family will be attending the birthday party. We have not had any family gatherings for a very long time. I am excited and eager to meet you. My brother loves to jog every evening. Maybe you can get something related to exercise. He also loves to drink fruit juices. Currently, he uses my elder sister’s juicer. Probably you can get a juicer for him. It is not that expensive too. Since he loves to exercise, I am planning to get him a fitness tracker band. It will show him how many calories he has burned, how many steps he has taken and how long he has been active. I hope he will like it. Yes, baking him a pizza is a good idea. I know he would love to have your thin crust seafood pizza for his birthday. He said that your pizza tasted better than the ones sold at fast food restaurant. Eagerly waiting for you. Bye, Mazlina MUET (Answer) 3rd.indd 317 18-May-23 4:42:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.