SECTION A
SENTENCES CONSTRUCTION
Sample writing section A A flood. Many High Heavy Still Street Around Overflow Flood Rose carry
1. Heavy rain fell for many days. 2. Soon the drains overflowed with dirty water. 3. The water rose very high in town causing a terrible flood. 4. Everyone is moving around with umbrellas to shift to the safe place. 5. A father had to carry his baby and walking in the flood carefully. An accident Terrible Rescue Accident Victims Between Ambulance Crowded Take Firemen hospital
1. By and large, the picture shows a scene of a terrible accident, 2. The accident is between a lorry and a car near a junction. 3. There are many people crowing around the scene to look at the accident. 4. A few firemen are trying as best as they can to rescue the accident victims. 5. An ambulance is there to take the victims to the hospital. In a classroom. Classroom Sitting Students Blackboard Teacher Writing Teaching Talking Listening clean
1. The students are in their classroom. 2. A very attractive teacher is teaching in front of them. 3. Most of the students are listening to the teacher attentively. 4. Some of the students are copying the notes written on the blackboard and some of them are talking to each other. 5. The classroom is very clean and tidy
A football match
Match Fans
Played Cheer
Stadium Teams
Game Kick
Between goal
1. The picture shows a scene at a football match. 2. The match is held in a big stadium and the game is between Johor FC and Proton FC. 3. A lot of fans came to cheer and support their team. 4. The referee is blowing the whistle and one of the players is ready to take the penalty kick. 5. The goal keeper is ready to save the penalty kick.
Afire Fire Rushed Started Covered Caught Carrying Spread safe Smoke house
1. There is a fire in Toms room. 2. The fire started when the curtain caught fire from the candle. 3. The fire spread quickly and thick smoke filled the room. 4. Toms mother rushed to save him and she covered him with a blanket. 5. His mother is carrying him and running out from the house to a safe place.
A visit at a garden. Visiting Rest Big Botanical Garden Feeding Monkeys Trees Roam Benches freely
1. The tall girl and her friends are visiting the Botanical Garden. 2. There are many big, tall and old trees in the garden. 3. Wooden benches are placed everywhere for people to rest when they are tired. 4. The tall girl is feeding the monkeys with some groundnuts while one of her friends is feeding the fish in the pool with some fish pellets 5. Monkeys are allowed to roam freely in the Botanical Garden.
At a swimming pool
Many Beach balls
Children Lifeguard
Shallow Poolside
Pool Swimmers
Floats adults
1. Many children are playing at the shallow end of the swimming pool. 2. The children are playing with floats and beach balls happily. 3. There are two lifeguards at the pool, one on each end. 4. Big umbrellas are placed along the poolside and there are many swimmers resting under the big umbrellas. 5. A few adults are monitoring their children who are playing in the shallow end of the pool.
At a shopping mall. Following Crowd Shopping Choosing department Trying on Huge Crying Sale corner
1. A girl is following her mother to the shopping mall. 2. At the department store, there is a huge sale on. 3. There is already a big crowd at the store. 4. A father and his son are choosing some pants while a woman is watching her son who is trying on the shoes. 5. A young girl is crying at a corner because she is separating herself from her parents. 6.
A Chinese New Year Day visiting Everyone Chinese New Year Beautifully Giving Cards Ang pow Visitors Food enjoying
1. Two boys are visiting their friends on Chinese New Year Day. 2. The woman is giving each of them an ang pow. 3. There are a lot of food and drinks on the table for everyone to enjoy. 4. The house is beautifully decorated with greeting cards and pots of orange plants. 5. There are many visitors in the house and they are all enjoying themselves.
A farewell party. School Students Gathering Listening headmaster Held Giving Hall Speech present
1. A school is organizing a farewell ceremony to their headmaster. 2. One of the teachers is giving a speech to thank the headmaster. 3. The ceremony is held in the main hall of the school which is decorating beautifully with balloons and ribbons. 4. All of the students and teachers are gathering at the hall. 5. There are also a lot of food and drinks served on the table.
At a farm Farm Pond Animals Ducks Rearing Grazing Feeding Field Grains transporting
1. By and large, the picture shows a scene at a farm. 2. There are many animals rearing in the farm such as goats, cows, ducks, chicken and fish. 3. A woman is feeding the fish in the pond with some fish pellets and there are also many ducks swimming gracefully in the same pond. 4. There are a herd of cows and its calf grazing the grass nearby the cowshed. 5. A man who is wearing a pair of boots and big hat is transporting the animals grains using a wheelbarrow to the store.
At a train station Train station Carrying People Boarding Waiting Holding Arrive Ticket Porter luggage
1. There are many people at the train station. 2. A family is waiting for their train to arrive patiently. 3. A porter is carrying some luggage to the train. 4. Some people are boarding the train while some of them are waiting for their turn to board on the train. 5. A man is holding his ticket and looking for his train while a lady next to him is busy searching for the ticket in her handbag.
At a school concert Concert Playing Hall Drums Singing Audience Stage Clapping Behind Performance
1. A school is having a concert in the school hall. 2. A girl who is wearing a beautiful dress is singing sweetly on stage. 3. Two boys behind the girl are playing the guitar.
4. A boy is playing the drums while a girl is playing the keyboard. 5. The audience is clapping their hands because they are enjoying the performance.
At a camping trip. Camping Firewood Jungle Putting up Campsite Tent Fishing Boiling Collecting pot
1. A group of scouts are camping in the jungle. 2. Three of the boys are putting up the tent at the campsite. 3. One of the boys is collecting the firewood for the fire near the campsite alone. 4. Another two boys are fishing for the fish in the river patiently while reading some books. 5. A boy is boiling the water in a pot. At a funfair.
funfair Children
People Riding
Queuing Merry-go-round
Go on Buying
Ferris wheel clown
1. There are many people at a funfair. 2. A few people are queuing to go on the Ferris wheel excitedly. 3. Some of the children are happily riding on a merry- go round. 4. A girl is buying a balloon from a clown who is wearing a colourful costume. 5. There is a monkey sitting on the clowns shoulder.
A fishing trip Fishing Hard tug Boat Fishing rod Sea Pulling Pail Fishing line Beside watching
1. A man and his son are fishing by the sea. 2. They are fishing in a big boat. 3. There is a pail of fish beside the man and there is also a fishing rod next to him. 4. The man is feeling a hard tug on his fishing rod so he is pulling in the fishing line quickly. 5. His son is watching him while holding a net to help his father catching the fish.
At a vegetable farm. Busy Watering can Farm Pushing Cucumber Grown Wheelbarrows Picking Watering putting
1. Four people are busy working on a vegetable farm. 2. There are cucumbers, cabbage and chillies grown on the farm. 3. A man who is wearing a big hat is watering the vegetables with watering can. 4. A woman and a man are pushing the wheelbarrows filled with bags of fertilizers. 5. A man is picking some cucumbers and putting them into a big rattan basket.
At a living room Family Magazines Living room Laughing Watching Serving Television Playing Reading vase
1. Generally, the picture shows a family is relaxing themselves in a living room. 2. The father and his children are watching television and they are watching a cartoon programme. 3. They are laughing loudly and enjoying the show. 4. The mother is serving the drinks on the table and their pet cat is playing with a ball under it. 5. There is also a big vase full with beautiful flowers at the corner of the living room.
SECTION B
INFORMATION TRANSFER
Sample writing section B (2b)
Choosing an exercise activity I would choose a Tai Chi classes because I like Tai Chi exercise so much. Furthermore, I will be trained by the famous instructor Master Xian Jung. Although, I only have to pay RM150,it is affordable and will not burn a hole in my pocket. The best part is, the training will be held at Kuala Lumpur Badminton Hall and it is just near my house. I hope I will participate in this activity. Choosing a competition
I would choose the Acting Competition because I like acting so much. Furthermore, the competition will be held on 27th May 2013, so I have time to practice. Although ,the competition is in group, it is good to works in groups. The best part is we can stand a chance to win RM 300. I hope I would take part in the Acting Competition. Choosing a Hotel I would choose to go to the Laguna Hotel because my family and I enjoy going to the beach. Furthermore, we live in Kuala Lumpur, so we would prefer to go for a holiday that is far away from the city. Although the cost per night is quite high, it is not as expensive as The Astonia. The best part is, we will also get a free dinner at this hotel. Based on the reasons above, I hope I have made a right choice. Choosing a restaurant. 1 would choose to go to Nalini Restaurant because my family and I like Indian food. Furthermore, we live near the restaurant. It will be convenient for us to eat there. The price is also cheaper. It is RM20 per person only and I think it will not burn a hole in my fathers pocket. The best part is, it comes with a free dessert as a free gift. Based on the reasons above, I am sure my family will agree with my choice.
Choosing a pet for a cousin/ friends/ family members. I would choose Silver Fish because my cousin likes fish so much. Furthermore, my cousin already has an aquarium because he used to have some fish. Although it costs more than the hamster, I do not think it is expensive. I can use my pocket money to pay for the fish. It is RM 150 only. The best part is my cousin can buy fish food easily from the pet shop near his house. Finally, I hope my cousin will like the pet that I have choose. Choosing a movie.
I would choose Spy Kids because it is an interesting movie. Furthermore, my friend also likes action packed movies. The ticket price is also cheap. It is RM 6. 50 only. The movie is shown at Star Cinema. My friends and I all live near the cinema, so it is easier to go there. The best part is, it comes with a soft drink as a free gift. I hope my friend and I will enjoy watching the Spy Kid movie. Choosing a pen pal. I would choose Ariee Ramana because his ambition and hobby are the same as mine. I too enjoy watching television and want to be a lawyer when I grow up. Anyway, our idols are different. He likes Ronaldo but I like Ronaldinho. I too enjoy playing football. Therefore, we can share many interesting story an ideas on football. Lastly, I prefer a Malaysian pen- pal because I will be able to meet him one day. Choosing a book/ magazine. I would choose the Sport Arena Magazine for my class because we likes sport magazines. Furthermore, we do not have the time to travel or visit other places .Although, It could be more expensive but it contains more pages. The best part is, it comes with a posters of sportsmen and sportswomen as a free gift. I hope I have choose the best magazine.
Choosing a Club president / head prefect. I would choose Susan as the Club President because she is an all- rounder. She is not only clever but also good in sports. We need someone like her who is friendly and can mix well with all types of students. She will be a role model for the other students since she is good in both her studies and sports. I also would choose her because she knows how to spend her time wisely as she surfs the internet only when she needs to. Choosing a house.
I would choose the double storey terrace house because it has three bedrooms. One room for my parents, one for my brother and the other one for me. Furthermore, the house is near the shopping mall so it is easier to buy things that we need. The best part is, the bus and the LRT services provided make it easier for us to go to school every day. I hope my family will agree with my choice. Choosing a transport. I would choose a bus because the fare, RM 75.00, is cheaper than the aeroplane fare. Besides that, it takes a shorter time to travel than the train. We do not have to spend money on food and drinks as they will be provided. We can watch the television if we are bored along the journey. Moreover, there will be a stopover at Ipoh so we can stretch our muscles before continuing the journey. Choosing a meal I would choose the Village Delight because it is a complete meal. Furthermore, I like to eat fried fish and vegetables. Although the price is cheaper than the Chicken Combo meal, It is only RM 4.50 per meal. The best part is, I can get a free glass of star fruit juice. It is one of my favourite juices. Base on the reasons above, I am sure that I have made a right choice.
Choosing an ambition I would choose doctor because it is my ambition. Furthermore,I can treat and take care of the sick people. Working in a hospital can be interesting as well. I will be able to meet people from all walks of life. I am sure a can gain a lot of experience if I be a doctor. Besides that, being a doctor means caring for other selflessly. I hope I have made a right choice and will not regret it in the future. Choosing a present for someone.
I would choose the silk scarf because my mother likes to wear scarf. Furthermore, my mothers favorite color is blue. Although it is a local product, it has a good quality. The best part is its cost only RM 20, very affordable. I hope my mother will love to wear the silk scarf.
SECTION C
NOTE EXPANSION
Sample writing section C
An honest boy Adnan is a year six pupil. He is a very helpful boy. In the evenings, he helps his mother to sell banana fritters by the roadside. Many people like to buy the banana fritters because they are very tasty and sweet. One day, a rich man stooped his car by the roadside. He bought some banana fritters from Adnans mother. After paying for the banana fritters, he walked back to
his car. Then, Adnan saw that he had dropped his wallet. Adnan picked up the wallet at once and ran after the man to return it to him. The rich man was very grateful to Adnan. He praised Adnan as an honest boy. Later, he sat up a new stall for Adnans mother to show his gratitude. Adnans mother was very proud of her sons good deed. Clean Up Day Last Friday was Clean Up Day at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Cempaka. The pupils did not have any lessons in the morning. They took part in the clean up instead. The pupils gathered at the school compound before they started the activity. Everyone was very excited. The girls swept the classrooms and the school corridors. Some boys emptied the wastepaper baskets while some cleaned the blackboards. Others dusted the windows. The teachers also helped them to clean the school. After that, the pupils decorated their classrooms with beautiful posters which they had prepared themselves. Besides that, they put flowers on the teachers tables. Their classrooms looked clean and beautiful. In the afternoon, before they went home, the headmaster thanked to all the pupils and teachers for their cooperation. All of them were very happy.
A process to make pineapple juice. Pineapple is one of the famous fruits in Malaysia. It can be eaten fresh or as a juice. It is very easy to make pineapple juice. First, get a ripe pineapple. Peel the skin with a sharp knife. After that, wash it with clean water. Then, cut the pineapple into pieces.
Put the pieces into a blender. Do not put too many pieces into the blender at one time. Next, add some water and blend the pineapple pieces. When they are smoothly blended, strain them. Keep the juice and throw away the rest. Now, pour the juice into a glass. Add some sugar to the juice. Mix well using a spoon. Add ice cubes to the juice. Finally, a glass of cool delicious pineapple juice s ready to be served.
A Hari Raya Celebration Hari Raya was around the corner. Nurul was busy helping her family to prepare for the festival. They had a lot of work to do. Nurul swept and mopped the floor. Then, she helped to hang the beautiful and cheerful curtains with his brother. Nurul also helped her mother to prepare delicious cakes and biscuits for the festival. Besides that, she placed flowers in the vases and helped to hang the greeting cards up on the wall. Nurul and her family were very busy as bees especially on the Hari Rayas eve. On Hari Raya, many guests came to Nuruls house. They enjoyed the food served because they were delicious. Nurul and her mother were very happy on that day.
Rescuing a kitten Melissa is a year six pupil. She is studying at SK Seri Kembangan. She is a very caring person. One afternoon, Melissa was walking home from a tuition class. She was passing by a drain when she heard a noise. She saw a tiny brown kitten in the drain. It was meowing pitifully.
Melissa felt really sorry for the kitten and decided to rescue it. Although it was not easy to get into the drain, she climbed in. she managed to rescue the kitten. It was cold and wet. Melissa took the kitten home. She gave it a bath to clean it. She then fed the kitten some milk. The kitten drank hungrily as a bear. Melissa decided to keep the kitten. She asked for her parents permission. Her parents granted her wish. She was so happy. She named it Toto.
Shopping Anita and her mother are very close. They like to spend their time together. Anita and her mother are going shopping today. Her mother drives them to the shopping mall. She drives carefully because the traffic is quite busy. 40 minutes later, they manage to get a good spot close to the entrance. First, Anita and her mother stop by a childrens clothes shop. The shop is having a sale. Anita buys a pair of jeans and three T shirts. After that, to go to a few clothing stores. Anitas mother buys a pair of black pants and two blouses. Soon, Anita and her mother feel very hungry. They have pizza for lunch. The pizza restaurant is quite crowded but luckily, they can get a seat. Anita and her mother eat their pizza hungrily. An hour later, they go home.
At a funfair Last Sunday, Ariana went with her cousin, Hazira to the funfair. The funfair was opened just a stones throw from her house. They went cycling to the funfair. At the funfair, the girls walked around the funfair and saw a roller coaster. Hazira wanted to ride on it but Ariana was afraid. So, Hazira went on the roller coaster by
herself. Ariana watched her from below. Hazira seemed to have a wonderful time. After the ride, the girls went to the games stalls. They played some games and won a prize. Just before going back, Ariana wante to buy cotton candy. However, there was along queue, so they waited patiently. Afterwards, they went home. The girls felt tired but they were so happy to enjoy the trip to the funfair.
A visit to an old folks home. Mr. Lim and his family are going to visit an old folks home. It is near their house. They first buy some cakes and fruits at a supermarket. At the old folks home, Mrs. Lim and her daughter, Alison distributes the cakes and the fruits. Then, Mr. Lim plays the guitar while his son, Brian sings a selection of songs. The elderly people clap and even sing along sometimes. Later, the family talks to the old folks. They also listen to their problems and stories. Soon, it is time for the Lims family to go home. Everyone feels sad but they look forward to their visit next week.
Vocabulary 1 1. I need a _______________ to sew on the button. ( needle / pin) 2. I need a _______________ to knock the nail. ( spanner / hammer ) 3. I am an _________________. I can draw and paint pictures very well. (artist/ sailor).
4. I keep my money in the ____________. ( bakery / bank ) 5. That __________________ did an operation last week. ( dentist / surgeon) 6. He usually eats a light _______________ in the morning. ( tea / breakfast) 7. George is looking for a ________________ to repair his car. ( mechanic/ technician) 8. rabbits love to eat _______________ ( cauliflowers / carrots ) 9. Kathy is watching the television in the _________________ ( living room/ kitchen) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. We took a ____________ to Langkawi. ( train / ferry ) please buy some breads. I would like to make some My sisters daughter is my _______________ ( nephew / niece) __________________comes before October. ( November / My pet cat gave birth to six ___________ last night. (cubs / kittens) I dont know the time. My _______________ is broken. ( clock / you need a racquet and a ball to play _________________ (golf / Susie told us such a _________________ story that we almost fell Mr Param used a _____________ to remove the screw. ( nail / Puan Jamilah hangs the clothes in the ______________ (drawer / I bought some meat from the ______________. (butcher / cobbler ) Jenny went to the _________ to catch a flight to London. (jetty / We shall wait for the __________ to bring the food. ( typist / The _____________ will come here to do the wiring in a short while. I told the _______ to stitch two new pants. ( farmer / tailor) ___________ is a place to wash our clothes. ( Hostel / laundry)
________________. (sandwiches / burgers)
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airport) waitress) (foreman / wireman)
Vocabulary 2
Practice 1 Yesterday, Rani went to the zoo with her friend. There was ___(1)____ . Besides that, she saw ___(2)____ and ____(3)____. 1. A. flood of visitors 2. A. a pride of ducks B. a band of musicians B. a brood of ducks
3. A. a nest of rabbits B. a swarm of rabbits. Practice 2 Pak Kadir was walking ___(_1)____ when he saw ____(1)___ . He picked them up and threw them ____(3)____. 1. A. into the river 2. A. a pair of shoes 3. A. onto the rivers Practice 3 The soup is tasteless. I add in __(1)___ to the soup. I stir it with a ___(2)__. Then , I serve it in a _____(3)___ . 1. A. a tin of salt 2. A. fork 3. A. frying pan Practice 4 My mother is cooking __(1)__ . My father is __(2)___ planting a tree. My brother and I are preparing ___(3)___. 1. A. by the kitchen 2. A. in the garden 3. A. the dinner table Practice 5 B. In the kitchen B. outside the garden C. school table. B. a pinch of salt B. ladle B. bowl B. along the river B. a string of shoes B. into the rivers
Yesterday was Umis birthday. I went __(1)__ to give her __(2)__ . She then cut __(3)___ for us to eat together. 1. A. by her house 2. A. a present 3. A. pieces of cakes B. to her house B. many presents B. loaves of cakes