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SPM English Paper 1 Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Section B: Continuous Writing [ 50 marks] You are advised to spend about one hour on this section. Question 2: Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics: (a) Write an essay on the topic, ``An unexpected turn of events.�� (b) Describe someone whom you look upon as a role model. (c) Health is better than wealth. What is your opinion? (d) A person who scores straight As is a very intelligent person. What do you think? (e) Write a story that begins with, ``I turned over the question paper�.. Sample Answers: Question 2 (a) Write an essay on the topic, ``An unexpected turn of events.�� Sample Answer:           It started off just like any other afternoon after school. I had my lunch and was watching TV before starting on my homework. I normally started on my homework at 3pm and took my tea break at 4.30 in the evening. That day, as I was watching TV, I heard the sound of breaking glass. It sounded...

SPM English Paper 1 Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Section A: Directed Writing [ 35 marks] You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section. Question 1 You find that the generation gap between teenagers and their parents is widening. You are very concerned and write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper giving your suggestions about how the problem can be reduced. Below are the suggested ideas that you would include in your letter. Some of my suggestions * parents talk to teenagers * parents listen to teenagers * parents monitor teenagers activities * parents lay down house rules * parents are flexible * parents know friends� parents * family outings * eating together * celebrate teenagers� achievements * parents tell teenagers they love them You should use all the points given above. When writing the letter, you should remember to: * use the correct format for an informal letter * elaborate on the points * start and end your letter correctly. (35 marks) Sample Answer: Janet Ro...

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST FOR MALAYSIAN SECONDARY STUDENT WRITING  QUESTION AND DISCUSSION PART 2: Question 6 You have just returned from a week's holiday staying at the home of your British friend, Sam. Write a card to your friend, Sam. In your card, you should: Tell Sam about your journey back to your home Say what you enjoyed most about your stay Ask Sam to visit you Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet. Explanation: The question asked you to write a note based on those three points. Your writing should not exceed the words limitation. You may write the note in one paragraph (Basically, note is a short writing and does not involve any format) Here are the sample answers : A: Band 5 answer Dear Sam, I really like the week's holiday staying at your home very much. I enjoyed swimming with you in the sea, it was fun by the way. However, my journey home was awful, I had to stay in a plane for twenty hours. Hey! Why don't you come to visit my place next summer? I look fo...

The Importance of Studying English                         It is a big concerned for teenagers nowadays as they are unaware of the importance of English language as they tend to ignore to learn the language. Students� attitude towards the language is also crucial to make sure that these teenagers can face the future world better by learning English language as it is an international language.             Although the government has repeatedly told us of the importance of English, many students are still not bothered about studying it seriously. There is also a campaign that still on to make all the Malaysian becomes a better English learner, which is �Enhance Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Strengthen the English�. English is the most important and the most useful language in the world today. There are many reasons why you s...