SPM ENGLISH WRITING PART 1

Part 1 : Short Communicative Message

TEXT TYPE: AUDIENCE:
EMAIL FAMILY /
FRIENDS

MARKS: PART 1 LANGUAGE:
20 INFORMAL
WORD / FORMAL
LIMIT:
80 WORDS

Model Question 1 Analyse the question:
1. Who should you reply to?

You received an email from your cousin, Hakim who has just moved to your hometown.

Analyse the question:

Hi, Identify the situation

Our school holidays is going to start next week. Let’s go for a picnic with all our cousins.

Where do you think we should go? What can we do there? What should we bring?

Point 1 Point 2 Point 3

I hope to hear from you soon. Analyse the question:
Bye!! 1.What does the sender want you to inform /
Advise the?
Point 1 , Point 2, Point 3

Now write an email to you cousin in about 80 words. Write you answer below.

Model Answer

To: [email protected] 1

Subject: Picnic with cousins 2

Dear Hakim, 3

Glad to hear from you. I love your idea of going for a picnic with all our cousins. 4

I would suggest Tanjung Aru Beach because there are many beautiful spots near the beach. 5

We can cycle and play some board games. Your sister can even play badminton there. 6

There are a few things we need to bring – the games, food and drinks, and a picnic mat. Let me make a list. 7

See you soon. 8
Your cousin, 9

Sham 10

Explanation:

1. Insert Hakim’s email address – you may create any logical email address
2. Include a brief and relevant subject. – include the keyword ‘picnic’ in the subject
3. Write the salutation and address your cousin by name.
4. Begin with a suitable greeting and introduction. Accept the invitation.
5. Point 1 – answer the question, ‘Where do you think we should go?’
- I would suggest Tanjung Aru Beach because there are many beautiful spots near the beach. (give your

suggestion and reason)
6. Point 2 – answer the question, ‘What can we do there? ‘
- We can cycle and play some board games. Your sister can even play badminton there. (give your suggestion)
7. Point 3 – answer the question, ‘What should we bring?’
- There are a few things we need to bring – the games, food and drinks, and a picnic mat. (give examples)
8. End with a closing remark.
- See you soon.
9. Remember to sign off.
- Your cousin,
10. Write your name.

Useful Expressions

• To greet – How are you doing?/How have you been?/Glad to hear from you.
• To suggest – I would suggest…. / I recommend that… / I think it’s a good idea to….
• To advise – You should…. / You have to …. / I think you need to …. / It would be

good if ….
• To give opinion – I think …/ I feel that… / In my opinion
• To justify - … due to…/ The reason is … / It’s a good idea because…
• To wish – Have fun!/ All the best!/ Enjoy your trip!/ Good luck!
• To end the email – Write soon./ Till I hear from you again. / Hope to hear from

you soon. / See you again.
• To sign off – Your friend,/ Your cousin,/ Best regards,/Best wishes,/ Warm

regards,/Sincerely,

Your task today 24.03.2022

Ypur friend, Amy, sent you an email to ask about what young people do in other countries.

Hi!
Our teacher has asked us to prepare a talk on what young people in different countries do when they are not
at school. Can you help by writing and explaining what it’s like in your country? What do young people do at
home? Where do they go out and what do they do there?
Thanks!
Billy