2 P A R T 32 SPM Practice 6 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your class has been discussing the importance of taking up hobbies and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the benefits of taking up hobbies. In your essay, you should write about: • the types of hobbies that are good for students • why everyone needs a hobby • the benefits of having a hobby Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 32 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 33 SPM Practice 7 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your class has been discussing about taking part in co-curricular activities and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about students’ involvement in co-curricular activities. In your essay, you should write about: • what co-curricular activities are available in school • the benefits of co-curricular activities • the disadvantages of co-curricular activities Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 33 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 34 SPM Practice 8 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. You and your classmates are discussing about the Teachers’ Day celebration in your school and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the event. In your essay, you should write about: • when and where the event was held • the activities carried out • reasons why we celebrate Teachers’ Day Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 34 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 35 SPM Practice 9 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. You and your classmates have visited a shelter for the underprivileged recently and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the visit. In your essay, you should write about: • the main purpose of the visit • how you spent your time there • what you have learned Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 35 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 36 SPM Practice 10 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. You and your classmates have been discussing about holiday destinations and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about a holiday destination that you would like to go to. In your essay, you should write about: • your dream destination • reasons for your choice • how long you plan to stay there Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 36 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 37 SPM Practice 11 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. You and members of the Interact Club had organised a food carnival in school and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the success of the food carnival. In your essay, you should write about: • the purpose of the carnival • the types of food sold • how students felt Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 37 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 38 SPM Practice 12 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your classmates are discussing about team sports and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about the advantages and disadvantages of playing sports as a team. In your essay, you should write about: • the definition of team sports • advantages of team sports • disadvantages of team sports Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 38 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 39 SPM Practice 13 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. You and your classmates have been discussing about obesity and your teacher has asked you to write an essay on how students can lose weight. In your essay, you should write about: • the dangers of obesity • the do's of losing weight • the don'ts of losing weight Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 39 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 40 SPM Practice 14 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. You and your friends have been discussing about the popularity of online games and your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the effects of online games among teenagers. In your essay, you should write about: • types of online games • advantages of playing online games • disadvantages of playing online games Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 40 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
2 P A R T 41 SPM Practice 15 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. You and your classmates are discussing about animal shelters and your teacher has asked you to write an essay to help raise awareness about the importance of adopting animals from shelters. In your essay, you should write about: • benefits of adopting from shelters • factors to consider when adopting • why everyone should adopt Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P2 2nd.indd 41 14-Apr-23 2:40:16 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
42 In Part 3, three options of different text types are given and candidates are required to choose only one question. Candidates are required to write the essay in 200 – 250 words based on the chosen question. Each question contains the type of writing required, the topic, and about two to three prompts relating to the topic. Candidates must use all the prompts given and elaborate based on the given prompts. The four text types that will be tested are articles, reviews, reports and stories. When writing the response, candidates may be asked to: • Explain advantages and/or disadvantages of: (i) ideas (ii) plans (iii) arrangements • Explain the main points for and against an idea or argument • Express and respond to real or imagined opinions and feelings • Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several paragraphs on familiar and some unfamiliar topics In a Nutshell! Test Focus! Part 3 Extended Writing Text types: Articles, reviews, reports, stories Marks: 20 marks Audience: Stated in the stimulus Language: Formal Word limit: 200 – 250 words Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 42 14-Apr-23 2:40:44 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 43 Article How to Tackle the Task Pay attention to the word limit. Note the tense used in the stimulus and the prompts. Highlight the three points required in the prompts. Note that you need to write an article. Underline the keywords in the situation given. Read and understand what is required by the task. Analyse the Question Step Organise your points into paragraphs. Elaborate with supporting details. Brainstorm for ideas for all the three prompts. Decide what to write for the introduction. Decide on a suitable title. Decide on an appropriate style. Plan Your Response Step End with a short conclusion. Use the correct tense consistently. Use cohesive devices. Develop each point in a paragraph. Begin with the first prompt followed by the second and third prompts. Write a brief introduction. Include the writer's name. Write a title. You may use the title given in the stimulus. Write in the format of an article. Write Your Answer Step Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 43 14-Apr-23 2:40:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 44 Model Question 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see this notice on the board outside the school library. Articles wanted! Our School Library • What types of reading materials would you like to have? • What special facilities should your library have? • How can you improve your library? Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in the school magazine. Write your article. Step 1: Analyse the Question Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see this notice on the board outside the school library. Articles wanted! Our School Library • What types of reading materials would you like to have? • What special facilities should your library have? • How can you improve your library? Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in the school magazine. Write your article. Requirements of the task: Word limit: 200 to 250 words Identify the style: Text type: Article Title Identify the audience: School magazine readers Tense to use: – present tense Writing style – formal Identify the task: Write an article about your school library. Answer the three questions given. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 44 14-Apr-23 2:40:45 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 45 Step 3: Write Your Answer Model Answer 1 Our School Library by Sabrina Ali The library is an important place in a school as it makes an essential contribution to a student’s success. Hence, the reading materials, facilities and environment provided by our school library are vital. Firstly, more popular books and lifestyle magazines should be included in our school library. This is because popular books such as the Harry Potter series, the Wimpy Kid series and the Maze Runner series would definitely attract more students to read. Besides that, various lifestyle magazines that provide different aspects of life should also be included. Students can learn the multitude lessons of life through those magazines. Secondly, our school library will be more conducive for reading if it is equipped with a comfortable reading area and a café. Comfortable armchairs, sofa and bean bags would definitely entice readers to sit there and read longer. If this reading area is further complimented with a café, then it would definitely be the best hang out area for many students. Step 2: Plan Your Response Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see this notice on the board outside the school library. Articles wanted! Our School Library • What types of reading materials would you like to have? • What special facilities should your library have? • How can you improve your library? Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in the school magazine. Write your article. The task requires you to write an article for your school magazine, so remember to write in formal style using the article format. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ Respond to all the questions: 1 Types of reading materials? – Popular books and magazines 2 Special facilities? – A comfortable reading area, a café 3 Improvements? – Involve all students to take care of the library Organise your points into paragraphs. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 45 14-Apr-23 2:40:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 46 Finally, all students need to play their roles to keep our school library in good condition. Every library user should handle all books and facilities in the library with care. For instance, we should clean the table and tidy up the reading area before we leave. We can also volunteer our services to be the librarian. In conclusion, a good library should not only contain books and magazines, it should be well-managed and well-utilised by its visitors too. It is hoped that our school library will be a popular hang-out place for students one day. (250 words) ❻ ❼ Begin your article with a suitable title (you may make use of the title given in the stimulus). Write the writer’s name. It could be your own name, or a pen name. Give a general introduction to your topic – school library Link it to the points you are going to discuss – reading materials, facilities and environment Respond to the first prompt by stating your main point – more popular books and lifestyle magazines Elaborate your main point with details/reasons – attract more students, learn life lessons Give examples, if possible – Harry Potter, Wimpy Kid, Maze Runner series Respond to the second prompt by stating your main point – comfortable reading area and café Elaborate your main point with details/reasons – entice readers, best hang out place Give examples, if possible – armchairs, sofa, bean bags Respond to the third prompt by stating your main point – involve all students to take care of the library Elaborate your main point with details – handle books and facilities with care, volunteer services Give examples, if possible – clean table, tidy up area, become a librarian End the article with a brief conclusion – conclude all your points You may add what you hope the library will achieve. Check that you have used the appropriate style and the correct tense. Remember to make use of cohesive devices. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 46 14-Apr-23 2:40:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 47 Model Question 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see this notice outside the school office. Articles wanted! Enhancing Students' Safety outside School • What are some of the dangers students face? • How can students keep themselves safe? • How can the school authorities help keep students safe? Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be displayed on our website. Write your article. Model Answer 2 Enhancing Students’ Safety outside School by Erin Tay Students' safety is of utmost importance. While it is perhaps easier to maintain safety in school, do not forget that safety outside school is just as crucial. There have been many incidents where students have been attacked or badly hurt on their way to or from school, and some have even proved to be fatal. Students have been kidnapped, sexually assaulted or involved in accidents. Students can keep themselves safe by taking some simple precautions. Firstly, there is always safety in numbers. Never walk or cycle alone. Instead, go in a group as this will ward off any untoward incidents. Remember, never stop to talk or take a ride from a stranger. If they do approach you, keep walking or run as fast as you can to a crowded area. If you are taking the bus, always wait in line for the bus. Ensure the bus has come to a complete stop before boarding or alighting from the bus. Also, do not jostle, as you may fall and hurt yourself. If you are waiting for someone to fetch you from school, wait patiently at the gate. The teacher on-duty and the security guard have to ensure the students do not run on the road. They should wait at the gate until the last student has left. The mere presence of a teacher or security guard can foil unwanted incidents. These measures may seem simple, but it goes a long way in enhancing students’ safety. (250 words) Dangers students face How students can keep safe What school authorities can do Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 47 14-Apr-23 2:40:46 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 48 Practices SPM Practice 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see this notice on the board outside the staffroom. Articles required! How to Excel in Examinations • How do you study? • How do you learn in class? • What do you do to prepare for the examination? Write us an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in the school magazine. Write your article. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 48 14-Apr-23 2:40:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 49 SPM Practice 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see this notice on the board outside the school canteen. Articles wanted! Stop Smoking! • How does smoking affect the lungs? • How does smoking affect the heart? • How does smoking affect our general health? Write us an article addressing these issues. The best article will be displayed on the school’s bulletin board. Write your article. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 49 14-Apr-23 2:40:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 50 SPM Practice 3 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see a notice on the school’s bulletin board. Articles wanted! How to Improve My School’s Sports Day • What other types of sports should be included? • What equipment should be upgraded? • How can sports day be more fun? Write an article answering these questions. The best article will be published in the school magazine. Write your article. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 50 14-Apr-23 2:40:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 51 SPM Practice 4 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see a notice on the board outside the Prefect’s Room. Send us your articles! Handling Cyberbullies • What is cyberbullying? • How can students protect themselves from cyberbullies? • What can parents do to support their children? Write an article answering these questions. The best article will win a mystery prize. Write your article. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 51 14-Apr-23 2:40:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 52 SPM Practice 5 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You see this notice outside the local gym. Articles wanted! A Healthy Lifestyle • What is a healthy lifestyle? • How can you achieve a healthy lifestyle? • How can you encourage your friends to practise a healthy lifestyle? Write an article answering these questions. The best article will be displayed on our website. Write your article. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 52 14-Apr-23 2:40:47 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 53 Review How to Tackle the Task Pay attention to the word limit. Highlight the three points required in the prompts. Note that you need to write a review. Underline the keywords in the situation given. Read and understand what is required by the task. Analyse the Question Step Organise your points into paragraphs. Elaborate with supporting details. Brainstorm for ideas for all the three prompts. Decide what to write for the introduction. Decide on a suitable title. Know what type of review you need to write (movie/book/song/cafe, etc.). Plan Your Response Step Use cohesive devices and correct and consistent tense. Respond to all the prompts given in paragraphs. Write in the format of a review. Write Your Answer Step Write a title by stating what review it is and the name of the subject being reviewed (A Movie Review: The Beast Father). Write a brief introduction to the subject you are reviewing (i.e. some background information). Describe briefly the subject you are reviewing (i.e., what it is or what it is about). State your opinion and evaluation (which part you like or dislike, what is good or not good, etc.). Give reasons. End with a short conclusion stating your overall evaluation (e.g. rating, recommendation to friends, etc.). Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 53 14-Apr-23 2:40:48 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 54 Model Question 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews needed! Have you seen any good movies recently? Email us your movie review. Tell us what you like about the movie. Would you recommend the movie to your friends? Why? The best review will be published in our magazine. Write your review. Step 1: Analyse the Question Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews needed! Have you seen any good movies recently? Email us your movie review. Tell us what you like about the movie. Would you recommend the movie to your friends? Why? The best review will be published in our magazine. Write your review. Requirements of the task: Word limit: 200 to 250 words Identify the style: Text type: Review Identify the audience: Magazine readers Tense to use: – can use both present and past tense Writing style – formal Identify the task: Write a movie review. Address all the prompts given. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 54 14-Apr-23 2:40:48 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 55 Step 3: Write Your Answer Model Answer 1 A Movie Review: The Beast Father Released globally on 20 June 2023, ‘The Beast Father’ is an action movie guaranteed to capture the attention of most Asian movie lovers. It is the second movie directed by James Lee Kuan Fee. Set in a modern metropolitan of the 21st century, the movie is about a father’s love and sacrifice for his daughter. The main character, Rick who was a notorious gangster, is now trying to live a normal life by becoming a truck driver. One night, his daughter is kidnapped when she is out partying with her friends. Rick unites with his best friend and criminal investigator, and together they look for clues to discover her whereabouts. I like this movie because it is entertaining and has a great balance of action, comedy and suspense. The story progresses at just the right pace, neither boring the audience nor moving too fast where it loses the viewers along the way. Besides that, I love the chemistry between the two best friends, who both acted very well. The action sequences are top-notch, particularly those performed by Rick, played by Chan Yew, who has a kickboxing background. Step 2: Plan Your Response Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews needed! Have you seen any good movies recently? Email us your movie review. Tell us what you like about the movie. Would you recommend the movie to your friends? Why? The best review will be published in our magazine. Write your review. The task requires you to write a movie review for a magazine, so remember to write in formal style using movie review format. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ Respond to all the prompts: 1. Describe the movie you have seen. 2. Elaborate on the parts you like. 3. State if you would recommend it with reason(s). Organise your points into paragraphs. TAKE NOTE! Use the present tense for your opinion and evaluation of the movie. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 55 14-Apr-23 2:40:48 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 56 In conclusion, this is one movie you should definitely watch because I can say with confidence that the 112 minutes spent on this film will fly by in the blink of an eye. It is the perfect popcorn movie to help you take a break and de-stress. I would definitely recommend this to all action movie lovers as well as fans of Asian movies. (247 words) ❺ Write a brief title by stating the type of review, (movie review) and the subject being reviewed, (the name of the movie). Write a brief introduction that includes details of the movie such as the title, genre/type, release date, length, director, actors, etc. This answers the first prompt. • Title: The Beast Father • Genre : Action • Release date: 20 June 2023 • Director: James Lee Kuan Fee Give a brief synopsis of the movie. • Setting • Plot • Characters Respond to the second prompt – what you like or you find good about the movie. Give reasons for your opinion. End the review with a brief conclusion that includes: • your overall evaluation (e.g. overall comment, rating, etc.) • your recommendation and reasons This answers your third prompt. Check that you have used the appropriate style and the correct tense. Remember to make use of cohesive devices. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 56 14-Apr-23 2:40:48 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 57 Model Question 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw a notice in a travel magazine. Reviews required! Have you been to an island resort lately? Send us your review. What did you like about the place? Would you encourage your friends to visit this place? Why? The best review will be published on our website. Write your review. Model Answer 2 Redang Beach Resort: A Review Recently, I stayed at Redang Beach Resort, Pulau Redang with members of the Travellers Club. This island resort is an exclusive resort and has many exciting attractions. Located just 10 minutes away from the jetty, and surrounded by peaceful greenery, this resort is the perfect choice for a great holiday. One of the best features of the resort is that all the beautiful chalets face the sea, offering you a marvelous view of the rising and setting sun. There are a good variety of chalets to cater to the different needs of visitors. Apart from that, food is extremely good here and it is worth your money. During our stay, we had fresh seafood for lunch and dinner. On the last night, the resort even arranged for a barbecue by the beach. If you like activities, fret not as there are interesting packages provided by the resort for you to choose from. These include diving, snorkelling, fishing, wau making, batik printing and island hopping. We chose fishing and it was an incredible experience. We were first taught how to make rods for line fishing using squids as baits. Then, we braved the waves and stood in knee-deep water for our catch which was a mere handful as we lacked the fishing skills. I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone who plans to go to Pulau Redang. It has good location, lovely chalets, amazing food and exciting activities to cater to individual needs. (240 words) Introduction of resort: – name – location – description What you like about the resort: – chalets – view – food – interesting activities Would you recommend the place and why TAKE NOTE! Use the past tense to relate your experiences as they are past events. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 57 14-Apr-23 2:40:48 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 58 Practices SPM Practice 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw this notice on the bulletin board of a bookstore. Reviews wanted! Have you read any interesting books lately? Email us your book review. Tell us what you like about the book. Would you recommend the book to your friends? Why? The best review will be published in our newsletter. Write your review. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 58 14-Apr-23 2:40:49 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 59 SPM Practice 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Tell us what you think! Have you visited any good cafes recently? Send us your review. Tell us what you like about the cafe. Would you recommend the cafe to your friends? Why? The best review will be published in our magazine. Write your review. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 59 14-Apr-23 2:40:49 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 60 SPM Practice 3 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw this notice in a community newsletter. Send us your review! Have you been to any shopping malls recently? Send us your review. Tell us what you like about the shopping mall. Would you recommend the shopping mall to your friends? Why? The best review will be published in our community newsletter. Write your review. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 60 14-Apr-23 2:40:49 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 61 SPM Practice 4 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw this notice in a magazine. Reviews needed! Have you bought or come across a smartphone that you like recently? Share your review with us. Tell us what you like about the smartphone. Would you recommend the smartphone to your friends? Why? The best review will be published in our magazine. Write your review. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 61 14-Apr-23 2:40:49 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 62 SPM Practice 5 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You recently saw a notice in front of the ABC Cinemas. Reviews required! Have you watched any good movies lately? Send us your movie review. What did you like about the movie? Would you recommend it to your friends? Why? The best review will be awarded two free tickets to our latest movie, ‘The Burning Tower’. Write your review. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 62 14-Apr-23 2:40:49 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 63 Report How to Tackle the Task Pay attention to the word limit. Note the tense used in the prompts. Highlight the points required in the prompts. Underline the keywords in the situation given. Pay attention to the topic. Bear in mind the format for report writing. Read and understand what is required by the task. Analyse the Question Step Provide supporting details/reasons/elaboration. Brainstorm for ideas for all the prompts. Decide on a title for your report. Plan Your Response Step Pay attention to the audience of your report. Plan what to write for the introduction – write keywords on purpose of event/ situation or a summary of the event/situation Give a brief conclusion – action taken/recommendation/future plans. Write a short conclusion. Include details required by all the given prompts. Write in at least three paragraphs which explain what had happened. Write a title or heading. Write a brief introduction by stating the purpose of the event/situation or a brief summary of the event/situation. End your report with a signature, name of the writer, followed by the position and organisation. Write in the past tense as you are reporting a past event. Write in the format of a report. Write Your Answer Step Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 63 14-Apr-23 2:40:50 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 64 Model Question 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. As Secretary of the English Language Society, you are required to write a report on an English Camp held in school during the school holidays. Your report should include: • the activities held during the English Camp • what members learned from the camp Write your report. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. As Secretary of the English Language Society, you are required to write a report on an English Camp held in school during the school holidays. Your report should include: • the activities held during the English Camp • what members learned from the Camp Write your report. Requirements of the task: Word limit: 200 to 250 words. Identify your role: Secretary of the English Language Society Identify the task: • What – English Camp • Where – school • Who – members of the English Language Society • When – school holidays Use all the notes given in the prompts and elaborate: 1 What were the activities? 2 What did members learn? Identify your audience: Teacher and members of the English Language Society Tense to use: – past tense Writing style – formal Identify the style: Text type: Report Step 1: Analyse the Question English Camp 2023 During the last school holidays, the English Language Society has organised an English Camp in the school hall on 6 – 7 December 2023 (Saturday and Sunday) from 8 am to 5 pm. Thirty members of the English Language Society participated in this English Camp under the supervision of two teachers. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 64 14-Apr-23 2:40:50 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 65 Step 3: Write Your Answer Model Answer 1 English Camp 2023 During the last school holidays, the English Language Society had organised an English Camp at the school hall on 6 – 7 December 2023 (Saturday and Sunday) from 8 am to 5 pm. Thirty members of the English Language Society participated in this English Camp under the supervision of two teachers. Members of the English Language Society gathered in the school hall at 8 am on Saturday. The teacher-in-charge gave a brief speech. Then the committee members divided participants into groups and conducted language games such as Charade, Guess the Word, Taboo Words and Letter Scramble. After lunch, there was a Treasure Hunt where members need to solve riddles to look for clues. On Sunday, participants were assigned to their new groups and each group worked together to produce a short drama script. Then members practised and performed their drama on stage with imaginary props. After lunch, we watched a movie and had a discussion on topics based on the movie. Before we went home, each member was given the opportunity to present a 2-minute speech on their feelings and opinions regarding the English Camp. Step 2: Plan Your Response Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. As Secretary of the English Language Society, you are required to write a report on an English Camp held in school during the school holidays. Your report should include: • the activities held during the English Camp • what members learned from the camp Write your report. The task requires you to write a report as Secretary of the English Language Society. The report should highlight the details of the English Camp held in school during the holidays and how the camp has benefited the members. ❶ ❷ ❸ Respond to all the prompts: 1 What activities? – Language games, Treasure Hunt, English Drama, Language via movies and individual speech presentation 2 What members learned? – Vocabulary and speaking skills, selfconfidence – learning language the fun way Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 65 14-Apr-23 2:40:50 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 66 Throughout the two days, members have improved their vocabulary by learning a lot of new words. They had a lot of practice on their speaking skills too and were more confident in speaking English with their friends. The English Camp has enabled them to learn language the fun way. The camp was a huge success and it is hoped that similar camps would be organised in the future. It would benefit the members greatly. Reported by, Xin Er Yong Xin Er Secretary English Language Society (240 words) ❹ ❺ ❻ Write a brief, straightforward and informative title. Begin the introduction paragraph by giving some backgroud information on the English Camp • Date: 6 – 7 December 2023 • Venue: School hall • Time: 8 am – 5 pm • Organiser: The English Language Society • Participants: 30 members, 2 teachers Answer the first prompt by providing the details of the activities conducted during the English Camp – opening speech, language games, treasure hunt, drama, movie, speech presentation Answer the second prompt by stating what members have learned from the activities conducted during the English Camp – vocabulary, speaking skills, confidence Conclude by giving a statement to summarise the response and how the members felt or hope for. End the report by signing off on the left, followed by your name, position and the name of the society. Organise your points into paragraphs. Check that you have used the past tense and formal language. Ensure that the report is informative and factual, and is written within the word limit specified. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 66 14-Apr-23 2:40:51 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 67 Model Question 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You are the Head Prefect of your school. You have been asked to write a report to the Principal on the students’ complaints about the canteen. Your report should include: • reasons for these complaints • your recommendations on how to solve the problem Write your report. Model Answer 2 Complaints about the Canteen The students of this school are very unhappy with the food sold in the canteen and the rude behaviour of the canteen operators. Thus, the students have stopped buying food from the canteen. Firstly, there are no variety of food sold and the staple food here is curry noodles. The students have found the curry to be cold and the noodles were not blanched in hot water. Secondly, the food preparation is unhygienic. In fact, a student found a cockroach in the soup! When the student demanded for another bowl, the canteen operator hurled foul words at the student. Luckily, some teachers controlled the situation. Thirdly, the canteen operators are rude and shout at the students. They even short-change the students. When asked, the canteen operators would shout at the students and said that they were lying. Thus, the students have decided to boycott the canteen and bring food from home. As the situation has accelerated, I would recommend that the canteen operator be changed so we have a new canteen operator. The students will not buy food from the current operator. I would also suggest that we have a group of teachers to oversee the preparation of food to ensure it is hygienic and of quality. Teachers should also be around to ensure that the operators do not shortchange the students. It is hoped that you would consider these complaints seriously and prompt action would be taken. Reported by, Marina Muhamad Marina Muhamad Head Prefect SMK Tun Teja (240 words) Reasons for complaints: – no variety of food – unhygienic – rude operators Recommendations to solve the problem: – change the canteen operator – teachers to oversee Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 67 14-Apr-23 2:40:51 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 68 Practices SPM Practice 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. As Secretary of the Interact Club, you are required to write a report on the club’s visit to an old folks’ home. Your report should include: • how the members spent their time there • how the members felt Write your report. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 68 14-Apr-23 2:40:51 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 69 SPM Practice 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. A quarrel had occurred in the library. As a prefect, you have been asked by the school principal to write a report on the incident. Your report should include: • how the quarrel started • the action taken by the discipline teacher Write your report. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 69 14-Apr-23 2:40:51 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 70 SPM Practice 3 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. A recycling campaign launching ceremony was held at the school hall. As Secretary of the organising commitee, you are required to write a report on this event. Your report should include: • the objectives of the campaign • details of the launching ceremony Write your report. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 70 14-Apr-23 2:40:51 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 71 SPM Practice 4 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. As Secretary of the Science Society, you are required to write a report on a trip to Pulau Redang in conjunction with the ‘Science Week’ programme last week. Your report should include: • the activities carried out during the trip • what everyone has learned from the trip Write your report. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 71 14-Apr-23 2:40:51 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 72 SPM Practice 5 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. You are the Head Prefect of your school. You have been asked to write a report to the Principal on the two most serious discipline problems in school. Your report should include: • the two most serious problems and the reasons for these problems • your recommendations on how to overcome them Write your report. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 72 14-Apr-23 2:40:51 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 73 Story How to Tackle the Task Pay attention to the word limit. Note the tense used in the title, opening line and the prompts. Underline the keywords in the prompts given. Pay attention to the title given. Read and understand what is required by the task. Analyse the Question Step Decide on a conclusion and link it with the title or opening line. Write a draft of the story in keywords or point form. Brainstorm for ideas based on the prompts given. Plan a plot with a rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Decide on the setting and characters. Plan Your Response Step Write Your Answer Step Include information required by all the given prompts. Remember to conclude the story in the conclusion paragraph. Use figurative language, idiomatic expressions, and dialogue to make your story interesting. Write in about 2 or 3 body paragraphs. State a moral value in the conclusion paragraph and link it with the title or opening line. Use the correct tense consistently. Start an introductory paragraph by describing the setting and introducing the characters. Write a clear plot by giving some details based on the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste and touch). It will make your story come alive. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 73 14-Apr-23 2:40:52 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 74 Model Question 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must have the title: A Good Deed Your story should include: • a description of the incident • what happened in the end Write your story. Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must have the title: A Good Deed Your story should include: • a description of the incident • what happened in the end Write your story. Requirements of the task: Word limit: 200 to 250 words Identify the style: Text type: Story Identify the task: Write a story using the title given. Use all the notes given in the prompts and elaborate with details. Give a suitable ending. Tense to use: – past tense Identify the audience: School magazine readers Step 1: Analyse the Question TAKE NOTE You may use the past tense when writing the story but the dialogue must be in the present tense. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 74 14-Apr-23 2:40:52 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 75 Step 3: Write Your Answer Model Answer 1 A Good Deed It was a scorching hot day. Nicole and Chloe were walking to a nearby shop in the neighbourhood to buy some food for lunch. As they were walking, they saw an old lady pushing an old man in a wheelchair along the opposite the road. Suddenly, they heard a loud scream. They turned and saw the old man on the ground with his wheelchair turned sideways. The old lady was trying to help the old man up and her bags of groceries were on the ground. Apples and oranges were rolling around them. Nicole and Chloe quickly crossed the road. Nicole helped the old lady to hold the old man up as Chloe adjusted the wheelchair to its position. Then they helped the old man to sit on the wheelchair. After that, they picked up the apples and oranges and put them back into the plastic bag. The old couple thanked Nicole and Chloe for their help. “Where are you going? Let us help you,” offered Nicole. The old lady informed them that they were going to get some medicine from the pharmacy. Nicole helped to push the wheelchair as Chloe held the old lady’s hand and bag of groceries. When they reached the pharmacy, the old lady gave them an apple each to thank them. Later, Nicole and Chloe ate the apples after taking their lunch. The apples were sweet and juicy. They were happy and proud that they had done a good deed that day. (244 words) Step 2: Plan Your Response Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must have the title: A Good Deed Your story should include: • a description of the incident • what happened in the end Write your story. The task requires you to write a story with the given title and prompts. ❶ ❷ ❺ ❹ ❸ Respond to all the prompts: Description of the incident • Setting: the neighbourhood • Characters: two girls and an elderly couple • Plot: the two girls walking to buy food and saw an old lady pushing an old man in a wheelchair • Climax: the old man fell off the wheelchair, rushed to help What happened in the end • Ending: the two girls helped the old lady and the old man Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 75 14-Apr-23 2:40:52 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 76 Write the title – use the title given in the stimulus – A Good Deed Begin the opening paragraph by giving the backgroud of the story: • Who – Nicole and Chloe, an elderly couple • Where – in the neighbourhood • What – walking to a shop • Why – to buy lunch Answer the first prompt by describing the incident: • Rising action – heard a loud scream • Climax – saw old man on the ground, rushed to help Answer the second prompt by giving an ending to the story: • Falling action – helped the couple to the pharmacy • Resolution – old lady thanked them with an apple each Conclude by giving a statement to summarise what the characters learned or how they felt – happy, proud Link the moral value to the title – a good deed Sequence your plot into paragraphs. Provide sensory details: • Sight – apples and oranges rolling • Sound – loud scream • Touch – scorching hot day • Taste – sweet and juicy Add dialogue to make your story more more interesting. Make use of adjectives and adverbs in your story. Check that you have used the past tense. Make sure there are no spelling or grammatical mistakes. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 76 14-Apr-23 2:40:53 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 77 Model Question 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the English Bulletin. The story must have the title: A Kidnapping Attempt Your story should include: • a description of the kidnapping scene • how the attempt was foiled Write your story. Model Answer 2 A Kidnapping Attempt Karim was cycling home after school. He noticed his rich neighbour’s young son, Jack, licking his ice-cream as he walked slowly. Suddenly, a van approached quite closely to Jack and the door flung open. A man came out and grabbed Jack and dragged him into the van. Karim was shocked and nearly fell from his bicycle. He quickly noted the plate number of the van and cycled quickly after the van. He realised that the van was heading towards the deserted factory. He called the police and briefed them on the kidnapping. Within 10 minutes, two police patrol cars approached Karim. One of the policemen told Karim to get into the car and they went to the deserted factory. The policemen parked their cars 500 metres away from the factory behind some tall bushes. Then, they slowly made their way to the factory. The four policemen armed with pistols surrounded the factory. Two policemen went to the front door. One of them kicked the front door and rushed in. They took the kidnappers by surprise. The kidnappers tried to escape through the back door but they were caught by the policemen. They were handcuffed and taken to the police patrol cars. The frightened boy hid behind some boxes. The policemen pacified him and took him to the police station. The policemen thanked Karim for foiling the kidnapping attempt. They left Karim and Jack at their homes and applauded Karim’s father for having a civic-minded son. His parents were very proud of him. (250 words) Description of the kidnapping scene How the attempt was foiled Moral value Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 77 14-Apr-23 2:40:53 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 78 Practices SPM Practice 1 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must have the title: My First Experience Your story should include: • a description of the experience • how it ended Write your story. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 78 14-Apr-23 2:40:53 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 79 SPM Practice 2 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your English teacher asked you to write a story for the English language bulletin. The story must have the title: I Should Have Listened Your story should include: • a description of the incident • the lesson learned Write your story. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 79 14-Apr-23 2:40:53 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 80 SPM Practice 3 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your principal has asked you to write a story for a story competition. The story must have the title: Quick Action Saved the Day Your story should include: • a description of the incident • what actions were taken Write your story. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 80 14-Apr-23 2:40:53 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.
3 P A R T 81 SPM Practice 4 Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style on this question paper. Your class teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must have the title: Hard Work Pays Off Your story should include: • a description of the hardship • what the person gained from the experience Write your story. Mastr SPM Wrtg Eng P3 3rd.indd 81 14-Apr-23 2:40:53 PM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.