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ii MUET Format iii PAPER Listening Test 1 1 Notes 1 Practices 3 PAPER Speaking Test 2 27 Notes 27 Practices 33 PAPER Reading Test 3 44 Notes 44 Practices 47 PAPER Writing Test 4 92 Notes 92 Practices 96 MUET Model Test 104 Listening Script 124 Answers 153 Contents N&P MUET(Kand).indd 2 09/05/2023 11:37 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

PB 27 Speaking Test Parts in Total 2 parts: • Individual Presentation • Group Discussion Weighting 25% Duration 30 minutes Maximum Score 90 marks Number of Questions 2 questions Introduction For the Speaking Test, the duration is 30 minutes. The weighting of this component is 25%. The Speaking Test consists of 2 parts. Structure of the Speaking Test Part Test Type Question Type Time allocation Part 1 Individual Presentation The candidates are given a situation or prompt. Each candidate is asked to speak on a certain aspect of the given situation. The candidates refer to a given situation that describes a scenario based on topics that range from education, health, environment, consumerism, financial matters, economy and science and technology. Preparation time: 2 minutes Presentation time: 2 minutes (per candidate) Part 2 Group Discussion Candidates are placed in groups and a written question is given. Candidates are to discuss the question using five prompts in the form of a mind map. The candidates refer to a given situation and visual stimulus in the form of a mind map. Preparation time: 3 minutes Discussion time: 8–12 minutes (per group) PAPER 2 Speaking Test 800/2 N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 27 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

28 29 Specifications of the Speaking Test The aim of the Speaking Test is to assess the candidates’ oral ability to present ideas based on a given situation and task on an individual basis, as well as to interact in a small group by exchanging views and opinions. The situation and tasks are based on topics that cover a wide range of areas such as education, health, environment, consumerism, financial matters, economy and science and technology. The speaking test examines candidates’ knowledge of subject matter and viewpoints on current issues. Note that the topics for Part 1 and Part 2 are related. Skills Tested in the Speaking Test For this component, you will be tested on the following aspects: Speaking Skills Accuracy • How to use language grammatically • How to use correct pronunciation, stress and intonation    Use of language functions • How to use the appropriate language functions    Appropriacy • How to use appropriate language for the intended purpose and fluency • How to use a variety of vocabulary, expressions and sentence structures • How to observe conventions appropriate to a specific situation        Coherence and cohesion • How to develop and organise ideas • How to use appropriate markers and linking words • How to use anaphoric references in an appropriate way alongside other cohesive devices        Managing a discussion • How to manage a discussion: – initiate – prompt – take turns – maintain – interrupt – repair – negotiate – conclude      Fulfilment of task • How to present relevant ideas • How to provide adequate content • How to show maturity when treating topics    Fluency • How to speak with confidence and fluency    N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 28 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

28 29 Guidelines for the Speaking Test Individual Presentation The candidates have to generate their own ideas based on the situation and given task. They also have to provide elaboration, explanation, and examples for each main idea generated. During the preparation time, candidates are encouraged to prepare an outline with main ideas and supporting information. Use important phrases in the outline. Generating Ideas and Planning Your Answer 1 Understand the requirement of the question. You may ask the examiner for clarification if necessary. 2 Quickly jot down ideas in short notes or in the form of mind maps. 3 Choose three of the best and most relevant points and think of suitable examples or illustrations to support your main points. Stay focused on the topic. 4 Organise your ideas in the form of an outline which you will refer to when making the presentation. 5 Avoid writing full sentences as you will tend to memorise, and your presentation will become stiff and monotonous. Delivering Your Presentation When giving your presentation, you may refer to the outline below: Introduction Greet the examiners and the other candidates and introduce your task. State Point 1 Provide elaboration, reasons and examples to support Point 1. State Point 2 Provide elaboration, reasons and examples to support Point 2. State Point 3 Provide elaboration, reasons and examples to support Point 3. Conclusion Summarise your main ideas. In your presentation, it is important to use these language functions: • Expressing opinions • Giving reasons • Elaborating • Justifying points of view • Summarising • Drawing conclusions • Making suggestions and recommendations • Seeking clarifications N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 29 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

30 31 Reminders: 1 State your stand/opinion clearly at the beginning of your presentation. This will be your thesis statement. 2 Speak in a calm and confident voice. 3 Maintain eye contact. 4 Use appropriate linkers/discourse markers to connect all your ideas systematically. Group Discussion The group members may use the ideas given in the mind map or use their own ideas during the discussion. During the discussion, each member may agree or disagree with the views or opinions of the other group members. Each member should be able to provide examples, explanation and details in order to persuade the other group members to agree with his/her ideas. The group should be able to come to a conclusion at the end of the discussion. During the discussion, it is important to use these language functions: • Expressing opinions • Giving reasons • Elaborating • Justifying • Inferring • Evaluating • Initiating • Prompting • Negotiating • Turn-taking • Interrupting • Summarising • Concluding Reminders: 1 Pay attention when the other members are making their presentations. 2 Keep an open mind during the discussion. 3 Encourage one another to speak. Do not monopolise the discussion. 4 Be polite even when you disagree with an idea. Do not use offensive words. 5 Consider all ideas carefully before coming to a conclusion. 6 Keep to the time limit. Useful Expressions Below are some useful expressions that you may use during the speaking test. Introducing Speech/Points for Discussion Forms/Functions Expressions Greeting • Good morning/afternoon/evening to the examiners and fellow friends. Giving topic of discussion • The topic of today’s discussion is ... • What I would like to talk about today is ... Providing a viewpoint • In my opinion ... • I believe that ... Identifying main sections/ points • I have 3 points/ideas to support my stand … • Firstly, I will begin with ... • Next, I will elaborate on ... • Finally, I will speak about ... Linking to the starting point • The first point is ... • I’ll now begin by looking at ... N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 30 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

30 31 Continuity/Coherence Forms/Functions Expressions Sequencing Ideas • The first/second/third point is ... • Firstly/Secondly/Thirdly, ... Giving more ideas • Besides this … • In addition to this ... Concluding • I’ve come to the end of what I am trying to say ... • That’s all I have to say ... • As a conclusion ... Highlighting and Emphasising Points Forms/Functions Expressions Paying attention to a point • I would like to stress on ... Drawing focus to a point • What most people would do is ... Giving strong opinions • Believe me, it is important to ... Contrasting • On the other hand … • The truth is that ... Giving examples • For instance ... • As an example, ... Agreeing and Disagreeing Forms/Functions Expressions Agreeing • I agree with … • I think that’s a very good point. • You are absolutely right. Disagreeing • I’m sorry but I disagree with you … • I beg to differ … • That is not always true. Showing partial agreement • While I do agree with you to a certain extent, I think … • I do see your point but … • That may be true, but …. Seeking Clarification/Clarifying Forms/Functions Expressions Seeking clarification • I’m not sure I understand. Could you elaborate on that please? • Could you explain what you mean by … • Could you give an example? Clarifying an idea • Let me explain further … • To put it in another way … • A good example is … N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 31 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

32 33 Interrupting Forms/Functions Expressions Interrupting politely • I’m sorry to interrupt, but … • If I might add something … • Can I stop you for a moment here? Convincing/Persuading Forms/Functions Expressions Convincing or persuading others to consider your point of view • That is a good idea, but if we look at it further, … • I agree with what you say, but let’s also consider … • That may be true, however … Ending the Discussion Forms/Functions Expressions Closing the discussion • I think this has been a good discussion. Thank you for your views and ideas. • I think we have come to a consensus. I appreciate the participation of everyone in the discussion. Reminders: 1 Remember to speak clearly with little hesitation and false starts. 2 Remember to turn take and not to take turns during the discussion. ➤ To turn take means to participate in a conversation and discussion where the members speak one at a time followed by another group member who interjects to show agreement, or disagreement with information to support their views. This social communication takes on a natural manner with no set order. ➤ To turn take also means to do something following an order. In this case, the order may be Candidate A followed by Candidate B, C and finally D. Or the order may begin with a highly proficient speaker followed by less proficient ones. N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 32 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

32 33 PRACTICE 1 Part 1 – Individual Presentation • You have 2 minutes to prepare. • You have 2 minutes to talk. Situation People are becoming less healthy nowadays. What are the reasons for an unhealthy lifestyle among them? Candidate A: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about bad eating habits. Candidate B: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about lack of exercise. Candidate C: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about unhealthy habits. Candidate D: You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about application of modern technologies. Part 2 – Group Discussion • You are given 3 minutes to prepare. • In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other test takers’ views. • Some ideas have been provided in the mind map below. You may use these ideas or come up with your own ideas. • At the end of the discussion, try to decide on the best suggestion. • You have 8 to 12 minutes for the discussions. Situation There is a need to promote healthy living among children. In your group, discuss who can help to promote a healthy lifestyle among children. N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 33 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

34 35 Who can help to promote a healthy lifestyle among children? Parents Friends Medical professionals Mass media Teachers At the end of the discussion, try to decide who has the most influence in promoting a healthy lifestyle among children. PRACTICE 2 Part 1 – Individual Presentation • You have 2 minutes to prepare. • You have 2 minutes to talk. Situation There are many ways to spend one’s free time. Suggest some ways one can spend their free time. Candidate A : You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about activities that are enjoyable to do. Candidate B : You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about activities that can bring happiness to your loved ones. Candidate C : You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about activities that can bring benefits to the community. Candidate D : You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about activities that can bring improvement to your home environment. N&P MUET(Speaking).indd 34 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

44 PB Introduction For the Reading Test, the duration is 75 minutes. There are 7 parts with 40 questions altogether. The weighting of this component is 25%. Reading Test Parts in Total Number of Questions Duration Maximum Score Weighting 7 parts 40 questions 75 minutes 90 marks 25% Structure of the Reading Test Part Text type Question type Number of questions Part 1 3 short texts that are of the same topic (100 – 150 words). Multiple matching 4 (1 – 4) Parts 2 & 3 2 texts, each text is between 300 – 450 words. MCQs with 3 options 10 (5 – 14) Part 4 2 independent texts that are based on the same theme. The text types may differ. Both texts amounting to 700 – 800 words. 2 MCQs with 3 options based on the first text 2 MCQs with 3 options based on the second text 2 MCQs with 3 options based on the comparison of both texts 6 (15 – 20) Part 5 One text of between 500 – 600 words. A text with 6 missing sentences 7 options are provided (A – G) 6 (21 – 26) Parts 6 & 7 2 texts; each text is between 700 – 900 words. MCQs with 4 options 14 (27 – 40) Total 40 PAPER 3 Reading Test 800/3 N&P MUET(Reading).indd 44 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

PB 45 Specifications of the Reading Test The aim of the Reading Test is to assess the candidates’ ability to comprehend different types of reading texts in the form of formal academic genres to fiction and literary genres. The test may require candidates to use their background knowledge and linguistic knowledge to understand familiar and non-familiar topics varying in length and level of complexity (content vocabulary, context and language). Skills Tested in the Reading Test For this component, you will be tested on the following aspects: Reading Skills Comprehension Application    • How to predict outcomes • How to apply a concept to a new situation Analysis      • How to identify language functions • How to differentiate fact from opinion • How to draw inferences • How to recognise roles and relationships • How to interpret non-linear texts          • How to skim and scan • How to extract specific information • How to identify main ideas • How to identify supporting details • How to derive meaning from context • How to understand linear and non-linear texts • How to understand relationships within a sentence and between sentences Synthesis      • How to follow the development of a point or an argument • How to summarise information • How to relate ideas and concepts – within/ between paragraphs Evaluation        • How to appraise information • How to make judgements • How to draw conclusions • How to interpret writers’ views or intentions • How to read critically • How to use the skills of intertextuality Guidelines for the Reading Test 1 For Part 1, candidates are asked to read short simple texts in order to elicit specific information. 2 For Parts 2 and 3, candidates are asked to read longer texts in order to elicit main ideas, to identify details, to make inferences and to predict outcomes. 3 For Part 4, candidates are asked to read two texts to understand organisation of text, to deduce meaning, to interpret author’s intentions and attitude, as well as to make comparisons and evaluations in different texts. 4 For Part 5, candidates are asked to read a gapped text and based on the candidates’ background knowledge and linguistic knowledge, they must identify the main idea of the paragraph, recognise the text structure and identify the cause-effect relationship. N&P MUET(Reading).indd 45 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

46 47 5 For Parts 6 and 7, candidates are asked to read extensive and complex texts to recognise the content and organisational features of the text. 6 Candidates should be familiar with the following types of genres: flyers, brochures, labels, notices, emails, blogs, biographies, literary writing, reviews of fiction, non-fiction texts, specialist magazine articles, news reports, research bulletins and professional publications. 7 Candidates should pay attention to the structure and organisation of a paragraph, complete text or passage. 8 Candidates should pay attention to the use of connectors and transition markers that signal their functions in the paragraph or text. Reminders: To do well in this section, take note of the following: 1 Read the questions before reading the passage. This will make your reading more focused as you have an idea of the information that you need. 2 Highlight the keywords or important concepts. Do this as you are reading as it will help you locate the answers quickly and easily. 3 Look for contextual clues. If you come across specific words or any part of the text that you do not understand, try to look for contextual clues that may help your understanding. 4 Always refer to the text. When selecting your answer, always check against the information in the text. Do not give your own opinion unless the question asks for it. 5 Consider all options. Read all the options given before you make a choice. If you do not know the answer, eliminate the least possible options until you come to the best one. Do not leave any question unanswered. 6 Work within the time limit. Divide the time between seven texts so that you have a rough idea on the time you can spend on each text. N&P MUET(Reading).indd 46 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

46 47 PRACTICE 1 Part 1 Read the three advertisements about healthy foods. Answer questions 1 to 4 based on the healthy foods (A to C). Which advertisement 1 shows no supplies are available for orders RM10 and below? 2 offers food that is free of additives or other artificial substances? 3 helps the overweight to reduce their weight? 4 cherishes a day for the customers every month? A B C • Get your organic foods today! – Vitamin and herbal supplements – Sports nutrition & weight loss – Large selection of glutenfree products – Pain & inflammation remedies • Every day is Seniors’ Day with 15% off on supplements, excluding red tag items • Last Friday of each month is Customers’ Appreciation Day with 15% off, storewide, excluding red tag items, eggs and snack bar • Order food online now! – The first doorstep food delivery portal in Penang – Minimum order of only RM25 – Serving you from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. – No delivery fee • Order now at www. delivereat.my • Follow us on Facebook: Delivereat.my • Our promise is clear! – For 6 months and above – Only sprout pledges – 100% honest labelling – Only whole foods – Certified organic – Non-GMO • Always transparent • Honest pledge N&P MUET(Reading).indd 47 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

48 49 Part 2 Read an email from the Director of the Global Student Exchange Programme. Answer questions 5 to 9 based on the email. To: student.mailinglist@uni.edu.my From: sani@uni.edu.my Subject: Be an Exchange Student 1 2 3 4 5 6 Have you ever considered being an exchange student? If so, you should participate in our Global Student Exchange Programme. This programme provides intercultural learning opportunities to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of different cultures and ethnicities in order to promote global harmony. There are more than 100 destinations for you to choose from. Every year, we send more than 100 exchange students abroad for a semester or a year. While abroad, students will study in local universities or colleges, learn a new language and befriend students from other cultures and backgrounds. The skills that you pick up while studying abroad can be taken home and used over a lifetime. When you are there, you will be assigned a host family to live with in order to gain further opportunities to enjoy foreign traditions and culture. There will be plenty of time for you to deepen your insight into other perspectives and cultural values. Being away for some time and living in a completely different environment will teach you many things. You might find that your perspective may change in ways you never could have imagined. After all, you will gain a new measure of independence, a greater appreciation for your family and friends back home, as well as a wider perspective. Additionally, if you are interested in padding your résumé and developing a network of professional connections, you will find that having foreign friends comes in handy in the workforce. Many students from our programme have used these connections to secure a job overseas. Ultimately, interacting with others in a new country helps to develop your communication skills—a quality that many employers care about. If you are interested in joining our exchange programme, you must submit proof of household income in the form of your parents’ salary statements or bank statements in addition to your application. You also need to obtain strong grades and engage actively in co-curricular activities. Lastly, you should also approach one of your teachers to provide a letter of recommendation for you. If you are worried about your financial status, do not worry. You can speak to our staff. We are committed to helping you achieve your dream of going abroad regardless of your financial situation. For high achievers who have financial difficulties, there are several scholarships that you may apply for. We want to pave the way for as many students as possible to broaden their horizons by studying abroad and experiencing another culture firsthand. So, what are you waiting for? Come and make arrangements to meet us. We will try our very best to provide you with all information that you need. Kind regards, Sani Meor Ahmad Director of the Global Student Exchange Programme N&P MUET(Reading).indd 48 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

48 49 5 The meaning of Be an Exchange Student can best be replaced by a A student who changes his or her course of study B student who is doing his or her studies abroad/at a local university for a while C student who is going abroad/to a local university to learn about new cultures 6 The goal of this programme is to A exchange local students to study abroad B help students continue their studies abroad C help students expand their knowledge of foreign cultures 7 Which of the following statements about the benefits of this programme is not true? A Gain a new level of independence. B The quality of communication skills will deteriorate. C Get more ideas on how to complete assignments with the help of other students abroad. 8 What are the qualifications/documents required to participate in this programme? A Permission from the teacher B Parents’ occupation certificate C Good grades in exams and active participation in extracurricular activities 9 How can the university/university staff help poor students to participate in the programme? A They can encourage part-time employment. B They can help approve scholarships for poor students. C They can suggest scholarships that students can apply for. Part 3 Read an extract from an article. Answer questions 10 to 14 based on the extract. 1 2 3 4 Dyslexia affects almost two million people in Britain today but, unfortunately, the symptoms often go unnoticed because diagnosis is difficult. Only a full psychological assessment will determine if a child or adult is dyslexic. But there are signs. A dyslexic often has difficulty remembering instructions, sequencing his thoughts and manipulating objects. Dyslexia can occur at any stage of an individual’s intellectual development. Dyslexics have a different organisation of cells within the brain and this tends to slow down information processing in his brain. This manifests itself in a learning disability that hinders the learning of literacy skills. It is usually accompanied by a lack of motivation, sensory impairment and emotion frustration. As a result, some dyslexic children have behavioural problems and find it difficult to socialise with others. People with dyslexia generally have difficulty learning to read, write and spell. About 60% of dyslexic people have phonological difficulties, that is, they find it difficult to sort out sounds within words and are unable to connect sounds and symbols. This explains why they make many spelling mistakes. Dyslexic people tend to be great thinkers, so they have difficulty with step-by-step logic or ordering of facts. They also suffer from disorientation which leads to an inaccurate perception of words. The letters seem to be jumbled up in all sorts of ways, so every time they look at it, the word looks different. The inability to handle sequencing processes also causes dyslexic children to have problems with mathematics. Rote learning is very difficult for dyslexic children because they have problems with symbols and thinking with words. N&P MUET(Reading).indd 49 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

50 51 5 6 Dyslexic children can improve with the right kind of teaching. In order to help a dyslexic learn more effectively, teachers need to understand the child’s individual learning style. The dyslexic child needs to be provided with appropriate tools both in the school and at home so that he can more effectively attach meaning to words. Another way to help him study better is to use a voice-to-text dictation software program. Mind-mapping techniques are visual ways to help him better develop and organise his ideas. To help a dyslexic child see things more clearly, teachers should ensure that there is a good contrast between colour and text. Teachers working with dyslexic children should take advantage of the fact that they tend to be good at understanding three-dimensional objects, spatial reasoning and pictorial representation. Finally, hands-on activities are helpful as they help a dyslexic child see where the processes are leading. Dyslexia is not a disease. It reflects a different way of thinking, learning and doing things. If provided with the proper learning tools, dyslexics can not only succeed in school and at work, but can even excel in music, art, computing and design. 10 Since dyslexia is difficult to diagnose, A it is difficult to cure a dyslexic person B it is difficult to recognise a dyslexic person C the number of dyslexics in Britain is increasing 11 One physiological factor that explains a dyslexic’s learning disability is that A his senses are impaired B his brain cells are organised differently C his intellectual development is impaired 12 The word This (line 13) refers to A the processing of information in the brain B that he is unable to connect sounds and symbols C that he has difficulty reading, writing, and spelling 13 From the text, we can conclude that great thinkers (line 15) are those who A are disoriented B look at things holistically C perceive words in their own way 14 Which of the following techniques is not an effective aid for dyslexics? A Providing hands-on activities B Using three-dimensional objects C Using dictation from speech to text Part 4 Read two articles about email and diary writing. Answer questions 15 and 16 based on Article 1. 1 Article 1 Electronic mail (email) threatens to pervade everyone’s life—whether you are living in the western world or in a third world country. A look at today’s business cards verifies this fact. Virtually every business card nowadays sports an email address. Businesses prefer to communicate by email, as it is easier, quicker and cheaper. Furthermore, the message goes direct from the desk of the sender to the desk of the recipient. N&P MUET(Reading).indd 50 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

50 51 2 3 4 5 All that is needed to be an email user is a PC, a modem or a laptop, an Internet account and of course, a Wi-Fi. Ever since the Internet has been commercialised, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have sprung up in almost all the countries in the world. Subscribers only need to pay a small yearly subscription fee to an ISP. What makes email extremely popular is the negligible cost. Compared to faxes, emails are extremely cost-effective. Sending an email to the United States or Germany costs no more than sending it to your neighbour across the street. It is also very easy to send an email. When the message has been written, all one has to do is to click on the ‘send’ button on the screen. The mail gets transferred from the PC to the ISP, and is then automatically sent to the recipient. The sender does not have to worry about a busy line at the other end (as compared to sending a fax). The email software can also be configured for the sender to receive a confirmation email when the email has been delivered and downloaded by the recipient. One of the most important reasons supporting the use of email is that it is eco-friendly. No papers are used which means no chopping down of trees! Another advantage of using the email is that it is very fast. For example, an email from Asia to the United States would normally arrive in less than two minutes and within the same country, spreadsheets and database files can be routed to friends, family members or colleagues all over the world several times in a day. Similar to roaming facilities offered on the mobile phone, ISPs offer global roaming for Internet access. A person can dial a local access number in the foreign country (at a small surcharge) and download and upload his emails the same way as he does at home, in school or in the office. All that one has to do is to get access to a computer. In short, this means that you can send and receive your mails anywhere and anytime—emails are mobile! 15 Which statement is not true about the convenience of using email? A It is an easy way to retrieve information. B It is not harmful to the environment and saves the earth. C It helps to develop businesses quickly and economically. 16 How does a user send an email? A Write an email to a recipient and send Able to operate a computer or laptop Create an email address with a strong Wi-Fi B Able to operate a computer or laptop Create an email address with a strong Wi-Fi Write an email to a recipient and send C Create an email address with a strong Wi-Fi Write an email to a recipient and send Able to operate a computer or laptop N&P MUET(Reading).indd 51 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

52 53 Answer questions 17 and 18 based on Article 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Article 2 One day, you will open a diary you have been given, resolving to keep it every day until you grow old. Don’t. The first rule of diary-keeping is to throw away any booklet that is ruled with equal spaces for every day because not every day is worthy of the space allotted to it, and some are worth a great deal more. Keep your diary in a blank notebook, or type it, as I have done for the past twenty years, on loose sheets of paper to file in a ring binder. Of course, in today’s technological world, you can type everything into a personal laptop. The second rule is not to write every day, but wait until something interesting happens. You should write only when you wish to, which means when you want to show off a bit, grouse a bit, or drain away a disappointment. In addition, you could also write when you want to record something significant like a joyous moment. Your diary is the recipient of your confidences, pledged to secrecy. So, rule three is to lock it up, or write it in any other unfamiliar language, e.g. Swahili or another language not read by friends or relatives. The important thing is to keep it away from prying eyes. Write it in the morning because sleep irons out the day’s wrinkles. And do not mention the weather, minor illnesses or times of trains. The diary of King George V contained the entry, “It rained today, harder than yesterday: I hope it will not rain tomorrow.” This is not what diaries are for. The purpose is slowly to create a self-portrait, based on your activities, hopes, fears and relationships. A diary should not be too contrived. It is a work of literature. But it must be observant and, within limits, truthful. You need only concern yourself with putting your thoughts and feelings on paper. Finally, remember The Diary of Anne Frank which gives an account of her life during the Nazi Occupation. It is a critically acclaimed piece of literary writing. Even though your diary is a personal expression of your thoughts and feelings, do not destroy it. Who knows, one day it may be published and read by others. 17 What can the reader conclude from the rules for writing a diary? A It is advisable to write a diary every day. B The diary can be accessible in electronic devices. C The author can write in any language for the reader to understand. 18 Why did the author mention The Diary of Anne Frank in his article? A The diary was celebrated as a piece of literature. B The diary is destroyed after writing and read by others. C He created a self-portrait of ‘Anne Frank’ during the Nazi occupation. Answer questions 19 and 20 based on Article 1 and Article 2. 19 Which of the following statements is true of both articles? A Both articles recommend that readers write in a journal. B Both articles mention the advantages of writing a message. C Both articles describe the advantages and disadvantages of the writing process. 20 What is unique about both articles? A It is interesting to write an essay. B The message is easy to get across. C You can express your thoughts and feelings. N&P MUET(Reading).indd 52 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

52 53 Part 5 Read an article about reading. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to G the one which fits each gap (21 to 26). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Books are among the greatest joys of life and are quite essential in providing the child with words to express feelings, ideas and thoughts. In addition, books can help explain the world in which he or she lives in by describing relationships, portraying situations, and introducing personalities. (21) . Young people copy their parents all the time. If you read books, so will your child. In the beginning, of course, it is helpful if the learning tip is given together. (22) . A reading lesson would perhaps only last a few minutes when the baby is no longer particularly interested, but is constantly ‘reading’ countless times a day. If your toddler finds analysing books to be profitable and entertaining, you will certainly make him or her want to read. Try to read to your child every day, or at least several times a week, and get in the habit of reading to him or her at the same time. Choose books that are appropriate for your child, that are visually appealing, and that have good illustrations. Children like pictures and photos of people, places, and activities with which they are familiar. They also like pictures of animals. Fairy tales hold a great fascination for children. (23) . Fairy tales motivate summary ideas and innovative thinking. (24) . They should also have huge illustrations without words. Make sure the vocabulary words are easy to understand. A book with large print may seem practical, but it may contain difficult words, so read through it first to see if the sentences will be understandable to your child. When you read to your baby, he or she will enjoy it more if the environment is comfortable and cosy. Run your finger along under the writing as you read, but do not force your child to look at the words or follow your finger. Encourage your child to observe things in the photographs or to guess what will come up next; praise him or her when he or she does. If your child asks, reread the books; a favourite book can be read many, many times. (25) . When your child indicates that he or she is ready to read, provide familiar favourite books for him or her to ‘read’ even if he or she has memorised the words. At a later time, your child will find these familiar phrases in other books and be able to read them. Then, give your child new books that tell a story with lots of repetition and in which the same phrases appear over and over again. Do not stop reading to your child, even if he or she is analysing independently. Your child will still enjoy you spending time with him or her this way. (26) . Keep books on low shelves in your child’s room; this invites browsing. Always have a selection on hand. A The best way to tell if your child is interested in a subject is by how much he or she talks about it and how regularly he or she spontaneously returns to his or her favourite book. B Early learning books should be short and contain only a few pages, as the attention span of a young baby is short. C Teach your child to take care of the books, keeping them clean, in perfect condition, and free of scribbles. D Books encourage imaginative play, introduce ideas, and are fun. E In our home, books are brought to adolescents as soon as possible, and learning is constantly a shared experience. F The theory is that books can be a useful tool for a young child to explore the world painlessly and make a big difference between the real and the unreal. G It is advisable to say if your child likes to read, send him/her to a reading workshop. N&P MUET(Reading).indd 53 09/05/2023 11:38 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

153 PAPER 1 Listening Test Practice 1 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 B 7 A 8 C 9 C 10 B 11 C 12 B 13 C 14 B 15 A 16 E 17 C 18 C 19 C 20 C 21 C 22 B 23 B 24 C 25 C 26 C 27 C 28 B 29 C 30 A Practice 2 1 A 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 A 6 B 7 C 8 A 9 A 10 B 11 C 12 C 13 C 14 B 15 E 16 A 17 D 18 C 19 A 20 B 21 B 22 C 23 C 24 B 25 A 26 A 27 C 28 B 29 C 30 B Practice 3 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 A 6 B 7 A 8 C 9 B 10 C 11 A 12 B 13 C 14 B 15 D 16 B 17 E 18 A 19 C 20 B 21 B 22 B 23 B 24 C 25 B 26 A 27 B 28 B 29 B 30 A Practice 4 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 C 6 B 7 C 8 C 9 A 10 A 11 B 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 A 16 D 17 E 18 C 19 A 20 A 21 C 22 A 23 C 24 C 25 A 26 C 27 A 28 B 29 A 30 C Practice 5 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 C 11 B 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 C 16 D 17 B 18 B 19 A 20 C 21 A 22 B 23 B 24 C 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 A 29 B 30 A PAPER 2 Speaking Test Suggested answers Practice 1 Part 1 Examiner Guide Part 1 Examiner Candidate A 1–2 minutes In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a question. I’d like you to talk about your question on your own for about 2 minutes. (Candidates A – D), here are your questions. Give task sheets 1A – 1D to Candidates A – D. Your questions are all about reasons for an unhealthy lifestyle. You now have 2 minutes to prepare your presentation. All right? Allow candidates 2 minutes to prepare. Okay, Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Talk about bad eating habits. One of the main reasons for an unhealthy lifestyle is bad eating habits. Just look at the food we are eating. Breakfast is nasi lemak or roti canai, which are rich in cholesterol. This is usually followed by a big glass of teh tarik or thick coffee. So, breakfast has excess fat and sugar, both of which are bad for health. It is better to have bread and a glass of fruit juice. Besides that, we also love fast food and junk food that are not nutritious. Fast food contains high levels of fat and sodium which can contribute to chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. It is advisable to break the habit of eating fast food. Answers N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 153 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

154 Examiner Candidate B 1–2 minutes Examiner Candidate C 1–2 minutes Thank you. Now, Candidate B, talk about lack of exercise. Most of us are lazy to exercise and prefer sitting in front of the television or computer. Exercise is necessary to keep our body fit and healthy. If we do not exercise, we will become obese and this will result in many health problems. Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person’s weight is greater than what is considered healthy for his or her height. In addition, one of the most important roles exercise plays is to keep the muscle cells in good shape and strengthen them. When you do not exercise or move around, not only do you undo all the progress previously made, it can also reduce the muscle strength you have and make you feel a lot weaker. Simply said, your muscles weaken and then you lose out on the bulk of your muscles which are needed for breathing and the ones which facilitate movement. Thank you. Now, Candidate C, talk about unhealthy habits. When we talk about unhealthy habits, not drinking enough water is one of the unhealthy habits. Hydration is important for so many reasons. Water aids in digestion, supports healthy skin and keeps almost every function in your body running smoothly. If you do not drink enough water, you are going to feel the effects pretty quickly. Try to consume eight glasses of water per day. Another unhealthy habit is not getting enough sleep. You need the full eight hours of sleep. Getting enough sleep is important at any age, but it is especially important when you are older and have more responsibilities on your plate. And the health effects of sleep deprivation are actually more severe than you think. Thus, even if you are just a habitual night owl, it is smart to take steps to regulate your sleep schedule. Examiner Candidate D 1–2 minutes Examiner Thank you. Now, Candidate D, talk about application of modern technologies. Application of modern technologies may bring harm to our health. Looking down at an electronic gadget for long periods can lead to neck and back pain, as well as pains in elbows, wrists and hands. In addition, laptop and smartphone usage can involve people sitting in positions consistent with poor ergonomic function and poor ergonomic positioning. Next, constant exposure to digital devices can be harmful to our eyes. Digital eye strain, sometimes called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of too much screen time. For example, one study suggested over 60% of Americans were affected by it. As the saying goes ‘health is wealth’, we should start taking care of our health by minimising the use of modern technologies. Thank you. Can I have the task sheets, please? Turn the task sheet over. Part 2 Examiner Guide Part 2 Examiner Tell candidates to look at Part 2. Now, in this part of test, you’re going to discuss for about 8 to 12 minutes about who can help to promote a healthy lifestyle among children. In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other candidates’ views. You may use the ideas in the mind map or come up with your own ideas. At the end of the discussion, try to decide who has the most influence in promoting a healthy lifestyle among children. You now have 3 minutes to prepare. All right? Allow candidates 3 minutes to prepare. N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 154 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

155 Candidates A – D 8–12 minutes In my opinion, we can use entertainment media as platforms to encourage children to adopt a healthier lifestyle. A successful example of mass lifestyle intervention is the advertising of foods that conform to the food pyramid. Advertising can take the form of cartoons and other methods that encourage children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, one popular medium is Pinterest – where pinboards can be posted and shared on the topics of exercise breaks, nutrition promotion, healthy celebrations, healthy fundraisers, and more. However, children automatically follow this option if they like the promotion and sharing. I agree with Candidate A that through the use of mass media, which has an entertainment segment, children will certainly enjoy living a healthier lifestyle. They will urge their parents to buy the healthy foods advertised on television. I also believe that a short video that talks about a healthy lifestyle will have an impact on children. This is due to the creation of healthy videos that is suitable for children can help them build a healthy life since young. After all, they will be interested in practising a healthy lifestyle. Thus, I strongly believe that mass media play an important role in the development of a healthy lifestyle. Both Candidates A and B agreed that mass media plays an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle among children. I completely disagree, as I see the possibility of mass media promoting fast food to children. As we know, children who do not control the consumption of fast food tend to be overweight. Not only that, sitting in front of television for a long time can cause health problems for children. Therefore, I believe teachers are in a good position to act as a positive role model for students. As a teacher, you know that students pay very close attention to what you say and do. A teacher who makes healthy choices, including healthy eating and regular physical activity, can have a good impact on children’s health. For example, by using other rewards Examiner (pencils, jump ropes) instead of lollipops and candy, and by scheduling more physical education and physical activity. So, the teacher plays an important role in children’s health at school. As for me, I think that apart from teachers, parents themselves are the role models for their children. Of course, the most effective way is to model a healthy lifestyle to children. Whether you realise it or not, children watch their parents very closely. They want to be just like them! It pays to emulate parents by eating healthy, exercising a lot, and getting regular sleep. Once children realise that parents follow the same guidelines and rules, they will be more than willing to follow in their footsteps. Furthermore, a healthy lifestyle will become less of a choice and more of a lifestyle. When parents take children to a playground or park, they also give them room to use their imaginations and be physically active. For every minute a child spends outside, the likelihood that they will become overweight decreases by 1%. It is quite clear that parents play a huge role in their children’s well-being. (Discussion may continue until the group comes to a conclusion.) Note: Should the need arise, the examiners may wish to use the following prompts to encourage contributions and further discussion: • What is your opinion? • Do you agree? • What about you? Thank you. Practice 2 Part 1 Examiner Guide Part 1 Examiner In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a question. I’d like you to talk about your question on your own for about 2 minutes. (Candidates A – D), here are your questions. Give task sheets 1A – 1D to Candidates A – D. N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 155 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

156 Candidate A 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate B 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate C 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate D 1 – 2 minutes Your questions are all about ways to spend one’s free time. You now have 2 minutes to prepare your presentation. All right? Allow candidates 2 minutes to prepare. Okay, Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Talk about activities that are enjoyable to do. We can spend our free time doing enjoyable things such as playing online games, communicating with our friends on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or watch movies. These are fun things to do that can occupy our time. Thank you. Now, Candidate B, talk about activities that can bring happiness to your loved ones. Free time can be spent with our loved ones such going to the park to exercise with our family, visiting our grandparents on weekends, or even going on family vacations together. These will surely bring happiness to our loved ones. Thank you. Now, Candidate C, talk about activities that can bring benefits to the community. A useful way to spend our free time is by doing activities that can bring benefits to the community. Examples of such activities are doing voluntary work such as giving tuition to underprivileged children, helping out at the old folks’ home, or cleaning the park. Thank you. Now, Candidate D, talk about activities that can bring improvement to your home environment. A great way to spend our free time is by doing activities that can bring improvement to our home environment Examiner such as spring cleaning the house, tidying up the garden, or organising a clean-up day in the neighbourhood. This will definitely make our house a better place to live in. Thank you. Can I have the task sheets, please? Turn the task sheet over. Part 2 Examiner Guide Part 2 Examiner Candidates A – D 8 – 12 minutes Tell candidates to look at Part 2. Now, in this part of the test, you’re going to discuss for about 8 to 12 minutes about why free time activities are important to an individual. In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other candidates’ views. You may use the ideas in the mind map or come up with your own ideas. At the end of the discussion, try to decide on why free time activities are most important to an individual. You now have 3 minutes to prepare. All right? Allow candidates 3 minutes to prepare. I think free time activities are important as they help us to reduce stress after studying or working for long hours. While it is important to work hard, it is equally important to relax and unwind to avoid burnout. Therefore, these free time activities can be an outlet to release stress. What do you all think? I agree with you, Candidate A. After engaging in free time activities, we will feel more refreshed when we get back to work or study. So, I think having these activities will also increase the productivity of an individual. Sometimes, we all need to just get away for a while. Both Candidates A and B are right. But I feel free time activities are important for social purposes, specifically for family bonding. These days, everyone is so busy that they hardly have time for their loved ones. So, spending quality time with our family when we are free is very important. As for me, I think free time activities are important as they provide balance in a person’s life. As the saying goes, ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’, so having activities outside work or study is essential to be a well-rounded person. Furthermore, depending on the free time activities that we choose, we can not only relax N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 156 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

157 Examiner and unwind, but also learn new skills, give back to the community, spend time with our loved ones and so much more. We are able to enrich our lives. (Discussion may continue until the group comes to a conclusion) Note: Should the need arise, the examiners may wish to use the following prompts to encourage contributions and further discussion: • What is your opinion? • Do you agree? • What about you? Thank you. Practice 3 Part 1 Examiner Guide Part 1 Examiner Candidate A 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate B 1 – 2 minutes In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a question. I’d like you to talk about your question on your own for about 2 minutes. (Candidates A – D), here are your questions. Give task sheets 1A – 1D to Candidates A – D. Your questions are all about the different uses of water. You now have 2 minutes to prepare your presentation. All right? Allow candidates 2 minutes to prepare. Okay, Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Talk about water for domestic usage. Water for domestic usage refers to water used for drinking, bathing, cooking, cleaning and other ways we use water around the house. It is essential for water for domestic usage to be clean and safe for human consumption. Thank you. Now, Candidate B, talk about water for agricultural usage. Water for agricultural usage is water used to grow fresh produce and sustain livestock. These include watering plants, fertilisation, crop cooling and irrigation system. It is important for agricultural water to be used safely and effectively to maintain optimal production and yield. Examiner Candidate C 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate D 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Thank you. Now, Candidate C, talk about water for industrial usage. Water is essential for industrial usage as probably every manufactured product uses water during the production process such as metal, wood and paper products, chemicals and drugs as well as food processing. Water used in processing foods must be absolutely clean, while other industries, such as a manufacturing plant, may use a lower quality of water. Thank you. Now, Candidate D, talk about water for generating electricity. Water is also used to generate electricity. It is called hydroenergy which is a form of renewable energy that uses water in dams as well as flowing rivers to create electricity in hydropower plants. Hydroenergy is good for the environment because it is clean and does not leave any waste. Thank you. Can I have the task sheets, please? Turn the task sheet over. Part 2 Examiner Guide Part 2 Examiner Candidates A – D 8 – 12 minutes Tell candidates to look at Part 2. Now, in this part of the test, you’re going to discuss for about 8 to 12 minutes about the ways to deal with water shortage problem. In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other candidates’ views. You may use the ideas in the mind map or come up with your own ideas. At the end of the discussion, try to decide on the best way to deal with water shortage problem. You now have 3 minutes to prepare. All right? Allow candidates 3 minutes to prepare. I think we must educate the public to use water more responsibly. It is good to start from young where parents and teachers educate the children on the importance of clean water. We must also set good examples to the future generations by using water wisely such N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 157 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

158 Examiner as using treated water only for cooking, drinking and bathing and using rain water for washing cars or watering plants. Do you all agree with me? That is a great idea but I think the government can also introduce water rationing schedules for certain areas for a number of days and time. Maybe water rationing should not be imposed on weekends as residents are at home the whole day long. If rainfall is heavy, and the dams are not at critical levels, then the rationing can be lifted. I agree with Candidate B, but for the sake of future use, we should start looking for new water sources. We have reservoirs in Semenyih, Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat, and Gombak among others but these may not be enough for the consumption of ever increasing residential areas. Thus, new sources of water have to be scouted to meet the demands. That is a great idea, Candidate C. However, in the meantime, we must also start thinking of recycling waste water. For example, after going through the waste water treatment process, the water can be used for agricultural purpose. It could help in the water crisis. (Discussion may continue until the group comes to a conclusion) Note: Should the need arise, the examiners may wish to use the following prompts to encourage contributions and further discussion: • What is your opinion? • Do you agree? • What about you? Thank you. Practice 4 Part 1 Examiner Guide Part 1 Examiner In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a question. I’d like you to talk about your question on your own for about 2 minutes. (Candidates A – D), here are your questions. Give task sheets 1A – 1D to Candidates A – D. Candidate A 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate B 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate C 1 – 2 minutes Your questions are all about the benefits of going on holiday in local destinations. You now have 2 minutes to prepare your presentation. All right? Allow candidates 2 minutes to prepare. Okay, Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Talk about lower costs of travelling. Going on holiday in a local destination would not be as expensive as going overseas. We do not have to worry about currency exchange rates and so the travelling, accommodation and other expenses are cheaper. For some destinations, we can even drive or take a bus, which is much cheaper than taking a flight. Thank you. Now, Candidate B, talk about ease of communication. We won’t have trouble communicating if we go to a local destination. People in all parts of Malaysia use Bahasa Melayu as the main language, and English as the second language. Furthermore, we can understand the local slang or dialect so there will be no language barrier. Thank you. Now, Candidate C, talk about availability of food that one is familiar with. Malaysia is a food haven and so there are many varieties of food available that we are familiar with. We can sample the same food being cooked differently elsewhere but in general, we are used to the food and ingredients used. Therefore, finding delicious food would not be an issue during the holiday. Examiner Candidate D 1 – 2 minutes Thank you. Now, Candidate D, talk about the variety of activities that are comparable to the activities overseas. Local destinations offer many types of activities that are comparable to the activities overseas. There are cultural activities such as the Chingay Festival and Thaipusam to nature activities such as snorkelling and mountain climbing. In fact, there are also more thrilling activities such as parasailing and white water rafting. We can experience all these without leaving the country. N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 158 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

159 Examiner Thank you. Can I have the task sheets, please? Turn the task sheet over. Part 2 Examiner Guide Part 2 Examiner Candidates A – D 8 – 12 minutes Tell candidates to look at Part 2. Now, in this part of the test, you’re going to discuss for about 8 to 12 minutes on the reasons for going abroad for holidays. In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other candidates’ views. You may use the ideas in the mind map or come up with your own ideas. At the end of the discussion, try to decide on the best reason to have a holiday abroad. You now have 3 minutes to prepare. All right? Allow candidates 3 minutes to prepare. I think by going for holidays overseas, I get to experience the four seasons namely winter, autumn, spring and summer which are not available in Malaysia. Malaysia is an equatorial country where it is hot and humid throughout the year. People who go overseas get to experience winter with snow if they go to the respective countries in winter such as England. Those who prefer cooler weather would travel overseas to enjoy a change of climate. I agree with you, Candidate A. Besides that, by going overseas we get to talk to people who speak different languages. For example, Koreans will speak in Korean while French people will speak in French. It is a great way to pick up a new language as you will be conversing with native speakers. Both Candidates A and B are correct. In addition, going overseas enables one to sample different cuisines that are specific to a particular country. For example, while pizza is also available in Malaysia, we will discover that pizza served in Italy is quite different than what we have here. Therefore, by travelling we get to taste authentic local food. Examiner I also realise that travelling overseas enables one to go sightseeing at worldfamous places. I don’t deny that each country has its own attractions but there are just some places that are universally agreed as must-visit places. For example, the Taj Mahal in India is well-known for its symbol of love that many people from all over the world travel to see it. Sydney has the Sydney Opera House which has an outstanding architecture while London has Buckingham Palace which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. (Discussion may continue until the group comes to a conclusion) Note: Should the need arise, the examiners may wish to use the following prompts to encourage contributions and further discussion: • What is your opinion? • Do you agree? • What about you? Thank you. Practice 5 Part 1 Examiner Guide Part 1 Examiner Candidate A 1 – 2 minutes In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a question. I’d like you to talk about your question on your own for about 2 minutes. (Candidates A – D), here are your questions. Give task sheets 1A – 1D to Candidates A – D. Your questions are all about how spending too much time on social media will affect teenagers. You now have 2 minutes to prepare your presentation. All right? Allow candidates 2 minutes to prepare. Okay, Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Talk about how it affects social skills. Social media actually decreases faceto-face interaction among people so I think this will definitely affect one’s social skills. We may find it difficult to approach and talk to people in real life since we are used to communicating using a keyboard. We also hardly get to practise social graces in communication. N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 159 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

160 Examiner Candidate B 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate C 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate D 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Thank you. Now, Candidate B, talk about how it causes distractions. I think many people are now addicted to social media and cannot stop themselves from going online often. As a result, they are easily distracted. Whether working, studying or hanging out with friends, they will invariably check their social media accounts from time to time which makes them less focused on whatever is happening at present. Thank you. Now, Candidate C, talk about how it leads to laziness. Social media allows us to get in touch with others, catch up on current news, shop, learn new things and do so much more at the click of a button. Since everything has become too convenient, many have become lazy. They do not want to exert too much effort and some are even reluctant to leave the house. Thank you. Now, Candidate D, talk about how it promotes a false image. When people go on social media, they tend to project the image that they want others to see. They often post only the best photos of themselves or share their achievements which may be true, or merely an exaggeration. This actually promotes a false image which they feel pressured to live up to, especially when they compare themselves with others. Thank you. Can I have the task sheets, please? Turn the task sheet over. Part 2 Examiner Guide Part 2 Examiner Tell candidates to look at Part 2. Now, in this part of the test, you’re going to discuss for about 8 to 12 minutes on the ways teenagers can improve their social skills. In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other candidates’ views. You may use the ideas in the mind map or come up with your own ideas. At the end of the discussion, try to decide on the best way teenagers can improve their social skills. Candidates A – D 8 – 12 minutes You now have 3 minutes to prepare. All right? Allow candidates 3 minutes to prepare. One way to improve our social skills is by doing volunteer work such as at orphanages, animal shelters and so on. We will get to meet new people and expand our social network. We will also get to communicate and converse with people from all ages and walks of life which will improve our social skills tremendously. When we do volunteer work, we need to work as a team. Therefore, this is a good opportunity for us to express ourselves and exchange ideas with others. As teenagers, we can also participate in outdoor activities, such as going camping or hiking, to improve our social skills. When everyone in the group shares similar interests, there is a lot of common topics to talk about. Furthermore, when we participate in outdoor activities, we have to look out for each other in terms of safety. Everyone can share their experiences on how to protect one another from danger or guard each other in unfamiliar surroundings. In this way, we can develop confidence and maturity, which can boost our social skills. Both Candidates A and B gave good points, and I would like to add that travelling can also improve our social skills. This is because when you travel, you sometimes need to speak to strangers, such as when asking for directions or talking about the local culture. For example, you can strike up a conversation with the local people about the popular places of interest in the area. You can ask them to give you more information. This can boost your confidence and is an excellent way to improve your social skills. As for me, I think joining drama classes can improve our social skills. In drama classes, we get to act the roles of different characters. Sometimes, people who are shy will break out of their shell when inhabiting a different character. For others, acting can give them the confidence they need to speak N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 160 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

161 Examiner out. Furthermore, when we join drama classes, we will be working together with many people so it is a fun and enjoyable way to meet more people besides improving our social skills. (Discussion may continue until the group comes to a conclusion) Note: Should the need arise, the examiners may wish to use the following prompts to encourage contributions and further discussion: • What is your opinion? • Do you agree? • What about you? Thank you. Practice 6 Part 1 Examiner Guide Part 1 Examiner In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a question. I’d like you to talk about your question on your own for about 2 minutes. (Candidates A – D), here are your questions. Give task sheets 1A – 1D to Candidates A – D. Your questions are all about the causes of road accidents. You now have 2 minutes to prepare your presentation. All right? Allow candidates 2 minutes to prepare. Okay, Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Candidate A 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Talk about how driving recklessly causes road accidents. Drivers who do not abide by traffic rules can endanger their own lives as well as the lives of other road users. There are some drivers who like to beat the traffic lights which can cause a crash or collision. There are also some who go beyond the speed limit. These reckless drivers can cause serious injuries to themselves and to others. Thank you. Now, Candidate B, talk about how poor road condition causes road accidents. Candidate B 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate C 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate D 1 – 2 minutes Poor road condition can also cause accidents. Roads with many potholes for example, are risky for motorcyclists who may unknowingly ride into these holes. If a particular road is under construction, workers must put up sufficient signage to signal drivers. Without proper signs, the drivers may lose control of their vehicles and cause road accidents. Roads must be well-lit too especially during rainy days when visibility is poor. Thank you. Now, Candidate C, talk about how intake of certain substances causes road accidents. People who drive after consuming alcoholic drinks are not fit to be behind the wheels. These drivers are under the influence and may not be able to focus on the road. In addition, people who are under the influence of drugs also endanger themselves and the lives of others. They are in a state of euphoria, and may not be able to react quickly. As such, they are not alert to the signals from other drivers which can lead to accidents. Thank you. Now, Candidate D, talk about how poor maintenance of vehicles causes road accidents. Some drivers do not keep up with the maintenance of their vehicles. When they do not send their vehicles for servicing, they are unaware of the condition of their vehicles. For example the tyres may need changing, or the brakes may need fixing. This is especially dangerous during heavy rain when they are unable to control their vehicles causing accidents to occur. Examiner Thank you. Can I have the task sheets, please? Turn the task sheet over. Part 2 Examiner Guide Part 2 Examiner Tell candidates to look at Part 2. Now, in this part of the test, you’re going to discuss for about 8 to 12 minutes on ways to prevent drivers from texting while driving. In your discussion, you may support or oppose the other candidates’ views. N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 161 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.

162 Candidates A – D 8 – 12 minutes Examiner You may use the ideas in the mind map or come up with your own ideas. At the end of the discussion, try to decide on the best way to prevent drivers from texting while driving. You now have 3 minutes to prepare. All right? Allow candidates 3 minutes to prepare. I think one way to prevent texting while driving is to put the phone on silent mode when we drive. In this way, we would be less tempted to check the phone or respond to a message when we hear the notification sound. It should be the responsibility of all drivers to be completely focused on the road. That is a great idea, Candidate A. Another way is to place the phone completely out of reach. For example, put the phone in the backseat or in the glove compartment as soon as you enter the car. When it is difficult to get to the phone, we would not feel the need to use it and can give full concentration to our driving. As for me, I feel that it is important to spread awareness on the dangers of texting while driving to the public. The government could start a campaign that focuses on this aspect and perhaps share the statistics of road accidents that occur as a result of this distraction. I think it would an eye-opener for many people. I agree with you, Candidate C. I too feel that the government must play a part to combat this problem. I think they should implement a much heavier penalty for drivers who are found guilty of texting while on the road. Perhaps this would be an effective deterrent for drivers. (Discussion may continue until the group comes to a conclusion) Note: Should the need arise, the examiners may wish to use the following prompts to encourage contributions and further discussion: • What is your opinion? • Do you agree? • What about you? Thank you. Practice 7 Part 1 Examiner Guide Part 1 Examiner Candidate A 1 – 2 minutes Examiner Candidate B 1 – 2 minutes Examiner In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you a question. I’d like you to talk about your question on your own for about 2 minutes. (Candidates A – D), here are your questions. Give task sheets 1A – 1D to Candidates A – D. Your questions are all about the skills youths could take up while waiting to further their tertiary education. You now have 2 minutes to prepare your presentation. All right? Allow candidates 2 minutes to prepare. Okay, Candidate A, it’s your turn first. Talk about how youths could take up cooking. I think youths could take up cooking during this period of time. They can take up basic cooking classes or learn from their elders. Cooking is an essential skill as all of us need food. Nowadays many students stay on their own when they study in the universities and colleges. When they are able to cook on their own, they can reduce their living expenses, as eating out costs a lot of money. Thank you. Now, Candidate B, talk about how youths could take up driving. I think driving is a more lucrative skill to learn. The youths can became Grab drivers after they get their driving licences. It is a good way to earn some extra money. Even while studying, this could be their part-time job. In college, they can offer rides to their coursemates, but for a small fee. I think this will encourage the youths to take up driving. Thank you. Now, Candidate C, talk about how youths could take up a foreign language. N&P MUET(Jaw).indd 162 09/05/2023 11:36 AM PENERBIT ILMU BAKTI SDN. BHD.