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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...

Language teaching methodolgies Listed below are brief summaries of some of the more popular second language teaching methods of the last half century. For a more detailed analysis of the different methods, see  Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching  Richards, J. and Rodgers, T (1986) CUP Cambridge. The Direct Method In this method the teaching is done entirely in the target language. The learner is not allowed to use his or her mother tongue. Grammar rules are avoided and there is emphasis on good pronunciation.  Grammar-translation Learning is largely by translation to and from the target language. Grammar rules are to be memorized and long lists of vocabulary learned by heart. There is little or no emphasis placed on developing oral ability.  Audio-lingual The theory behind this method is that learning a language means acquiring habits. There is much practice of dialogues of every situations. New language is first heard and extensively drilled before being se...

***RULE 1: Always Study and Review Phrases, Not Individual Words Never study a single, individual word. Never. When you find a new word, always write down The Phrase it is in. Always. When you review, always  review all of the phrase ,.. not the word. Collect phrases . Your speaking and grammar will improve 4-5 times faster.  Never  again study a single word. Never write a single word in your notebook,  always  write the  complete phrase . Learn Phrases Only. **RULE 2: Don�t Study Grammar Angelina quickly improved speaking� when she stopped studying grammar. This is your second rule. Stop studying grammar. Stop studying grammar. Right now. Stop. Put away your grammar books and textbooks. Grammar rules teach you to  think about  English, you want to speak automatically� without thinking ! With Effortless English, you learn English without grammar study. Your speaking improves quickly. You succeed. You speak English naturally. So Rule 2 is:  Do...