pmr paper 2 guided writing and summary[1]

JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERIKEDAH DARUL AMAN

Unit Bahasa Inggeris JPN Kedah –ENGLISH MODULE 2010–PMR –PAPER 2

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Module Writers:

1 Cik Lim Teik Gin : SMK St Theresa

2 Pn P. Indrani Chitty a/p V.Taivenaigum Chitty : SMK Tunku Sulong

3 Cik Tong Yean Pin : SMK Bandar Sungai Petani

4 Pn May Khor Guat Sim : SMK Che Tom5 En Prasad a/l A. Appanair : SMK Khir Johari

6 En Mohd Fadzli bin Abdul Aziz : SMK Ayer Puteh Dalam

7 Pn Rohani binti Mohd Noor : SMK Kubor Panjang

8 En Nadzli bin Husain : SMK Gulau

9 Pn Anis binti Mohd Saad : SMK Bandar Baru Sintok

10 En Manoharan a/l Govindasamy : SMK Sanglang

11 Cik Shobana Nair Chandran : SMK Siong, Baling


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Contents of Module prepared in 2010

NO. CONTENTS NO. of EXERCISES

1. Paper 2 Section AGuided Writing- Guidelines- Analysis of past year questions- Format- Sample answers

Letter Writing Letter Writing Article Article Recount Report Speech

- Exercise for Practices Informal Letter Article

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2. Paper 2 Section BSummary- Guidelines- Analysis of past year questions- Sample answers- Practice

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3. Paper 2 Section C- Novels- Guidelines- Analysis of past year questions- Exercise for Practice- Notes/Sample answers

Character – Good, Bad, Determined Interesting/Exciting/Memorable Event Interesting Place/Setting Theme – Loyalty, Justice Moral Value – Bravery Lesson Learnt/Message

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PMR ENGLISH 2: General Guidelines for GUIDED WRITING[30 marks -- 40 minutes]

1. Always read the question carefully and highlight what you need to do (task).Check the tone/pronoun needed.

2. Use the 40 minutes wisely:Use 5 minutes to plan your essay and organise your thoughts (what to write,how to elaborate on the points given). Then, use 30 minutes to write and5 minutes to edit.

3. Remember to use all the points given. Cross out the points you have usedso that not a single point is left out.

4. Remember to give relevant details or elaborate the points given. Use wH-questions to help you develop your points

5. Vary your sentence structures so that your essay is not dull and monotonous.

6. Try to include an introduction (may copy from the question, the need tochange pronoun) and a conclusion.

7. Also, make sure your paragraphs are well-organised.

8. Read through your written piece and edit it.

Analysis of PMR Guided Writing Questions

YEAR SECTION A

2002 Informal Letter

2003 Giving opinion

2004 Speech

2005 Report based on pictures

2006 Informal Letter based on notes given

2007 Story based on pictures

2008 Speech based on poster about safety in school


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FORMAT OF A SPEECH/TALK

Good morning to the principal, teachers and fellow students. I amhonoured to be given this opportunity to talk on 'Health is Wealth'.…..................................................................................................................................….......................................................................

…....................................................................................................................................…...................................................................................................................................…............................................

Thank you.

FORMAT OF AN INFORMAL LETTER

66, Lrg. 8,Diamond Park,08000 Sungai Petani,Kedah.22 SEPT 2007.

Dear Yati,…....................................................................................….....................................................................................…..................................................................

Yours sincerely,

Ani

FORMAT OF A REPORT

A VISIT TO OLD FOLKS' HOME

At 8.30 a.m., 40 studentsand.............................................................................…...........................................................................................................................................................….......................................................................................................................................................

Reported byChristine(Secretary of Drama Club)

2009 An Article – A visit to old folks’ home


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FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE

Health is Wealth

Which is more important? ….........................................….................................................................................. .............................................................…..........................................................................................

Written by,Eric

FORMAT OF A DIALOGUE

Example: Interview

A reporter interviewed Julian at the school canteen.

Reporter: …...........................Julian: …............................Reporter: …..........................Julian: …............................

FORMAT OF A NEWSPAPER REPORT

ESCAPE OF ORANG UTAN

SUNGAI PETANI: …........................................................................................…..................................................................................................................…................................................................................................................

FORMAT OF A STORY

It was raining heavily. …......................................................................................…........................................................................................................................................….......................................................................................................................................

FORMAT OF A RECOUNT

As I was walking home,.........................................................................................….......................................................................................................................................


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(adapted from Perak’s English Language Module 2009)

Greeting / Salutation

Dear …………… – is most often used. You can use for everyone,

from your mother to a new pen-pal.

My dear …………… - is used if you have a close relationship with

someone, like your family or best friend.

Dearest and My dearest ………… - are usually used only for

people you love.

Opening Remarks

How are you? I hope you are fine.

What a surprise to hear from you.

I received your letter yesterday / a few days ago

How are you? I am sorry I couldn’t write earlier.

Closing Remarks

That will be for now. I hope to hear from you soon.

Please send my warmest regards to your family.

Do write soon.

I shall write again when I have time.


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Salutation

TheContent

1, Jalan Bukit 25,Bukit Jana Heights,34000 Taiping,Perak Darul Ridzuan.

2 July 2009

Dear Fadzle,

It was a wonderful surprise to hear from you.....................................................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................................................………………………………………………………...

.....................................................................................................................................

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

Do write to me again after your examinations.Until then, good luck in the exam!

Your friend,

Ammy

Writer’sAddress

Date

OpeningRemarks

ClosingRemarks

Ending &Signature


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SECTION A

You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.

Study the information below and answer the question that follows.

Your school celebrated Teacher’s Day last week. You are writing a letter to a friend todescribe this special occasion.

Use these notes in your letter:

Assembly at 7.30 am

Speech by principal – gave advice to students

Aim of celebration – show appreciation to teachers

Speech by head prefect

Activities carried out – games –class parties - concert

When writing your letter :

you may use all the notes elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting add any other relevant information make sure it is not less than 120 words

(30 marks)



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BEFORE WRITING, always remind your students to ask a few WH-questions to get aclear scenario on the event they are going to write.

No Statement / Points given WH Question

1 Assembly at 7.30 a.m. * Where did the assembly take place?

* Who attended the assembly?

* Was anybody invited? Who?

2 Speech by principal – gave advice

to students

* What was the main message of the

speech?

* What advice did the principal give?

3 Aim of celebration – show

appreciation to teachers

* Why do students have to study hard

and develop good qualities?

4 Speech by head prefect * What was the content of the message?

5 Activities carried out – games –

class parties - concert

* What games were played?

* What did the winners get?

* What was the food prepared?

* What did you have in the concert? Singing?

Dancing?

Points to be used in your answer:-

1. Assembly at 7.30 a.m.

2. Speech by principal – gave advice to students

3. Aim of celebration - show appreciation to teachers

4. Speech by head prefect

5. Activities carried out – games – class parties – concert


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Sample Answer 1 (Simple but clear)** Note the simple connectors e.g. After that, Then, After 12 noon, Finally.

123, Jalan Ibrahim,08000 Sg. Petani,Kedah.

20 September 2009

Dear Maslinda,

How are you? I hope you are fine. My family and I are

doing just fine.

My school celebrated Teacher’s Day last week. Many

students came that day. The (assembly started at 7.30 a.m.)

The chairman of the PTA (PIBG) also came. We sang Negaraku

and the state anthem.(lagu negeri)

After that, (the principal gave a speech. He advised us) to

study hard and be good students. He also told us that the (aim of

the celebration was to show appreciation to teachers.) We should

thank our teachers.

Then (the Head Prefect gave a speech.) He thanked the

teachers for their help and advice.

After 12 noon, the teachers and students played various

interesting (games) like football, throwing balloons and other

games. The students won most of the games. We won hampers.

My class bought a big cake for the (class party). Finally, we had a

(concert). I took part in the concert. I sang Michael Jackson’s

‘Beat It’. We were very happy that day.

How about the Teacher’s Day celebration in your school?

Do tell me about it in your next letter. Take care and bye.

Your friend;Mei Ling

Dari soalan – tukargantinama ‘Your’kpd ‘My’.

Pt 1

Pt 2

Pt 3

Pt 4

Pt 5


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Sample Answer 2:

(adapted from Perak’s English Language Modul 2009)

123,Jalan Ibrahim,08000 Sg. Petani,Kedah.

20 September 2009

Dear Indra,

How are you? I hope you are fine. My family and I are doing just fine.

My school celebrated Teacher’s Day last week. Activities on that day

started at 7.30 a.m. First we had an assembly in the school hall. The principal

and all the teachers were seated on a colourful and nicely decorated stage.

The school principal gave a speech. He reminded students to study

hard and develop good qualities. This is our way of showing our appreciation to

our teachers for their hard work. At the end of the speech, we clapped loudly to

show our appreciation to our teachers.

Then the Head Prefect delivered a speech. He thanked the teachers for

their endurance and compassion all this while. He also recited a poem entitled

“KASIH GURU”. This was followed by our class parties. At the parties, we ate

the food that we had brought such as fried noodles, cakes and sandwiches. We

also sang, danced and played indoor games. I enjoyed playing the ‘Musical

Chairs’.

After 12 noon, some outdoor games were played. That was the most

exciting event of the day. Teachers and students played various interesting

games like sack race, football, throwing balloons and other relay games. The

students won most of the games. The final event was a concert. Popular songs

were rendered by some students and traditional dances were performed by the

Cultural Club. By then, we were all tired but happy because we had had a

whale of a time that day.

How about the Teacher’s Day celebration in your school? Do tell me

about it in your next letter. Take care and bye.

Your friend;Azmilia


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Question 1Write a letter to your friend telling him/ her about an accident that you sawyesterday. Use the notes and picture below to help you.

yesterday afternoon – an accident – at junction – Kampung Setia –car damaged – driver injured – helped victims – call ambulance –police directed traffic – went home – happy

P1 – yesterday afternoonP2 – an accidentP3 – at junctionP4 – Kampung SetiaP5 – car damagedP6 – driver injuredP7 – helped victimsP8 – call ambulanceP9 – police directed trafficP10 – went homeP11 – happy


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Informal Letter: An accident that you witnessed

23 Taman Saga06150 Ayer Hitam

Kedah Darul Aman23 August 2010

Dear Ali,How are you and your family? My family and I are fine in

Kampung Setia. Thank you for your letter. I am sorry for the late reply.

I am writing this letter to inform you about an accident that Iwitnessed yesterday afternoon at about 1 p.m. The accident wasbetween a bus and a car at a junction in Kampung Setia.

I saw the accident when I was going home with my best friendAmir. A car was knocked down by a bus. The car was badlydamaged. The driver was seriously injured. My friend and I quicklyhelped the victims. I pulled out the car driver from his vehicle. He wasbleeding profusely.

Amir then used his mobile phone to call the ambulance andthe police. Within minutes, the ambulance arrived and took the victimsto the hospital. The police arrived and directed the traffic. Later, myfriend and I went home. I told my parents about the accident and theywere very proud of me. We were happy for helping the accidentvictims.

It’s getting late and I have to pen off now. Bye and take care.

Your friend

Bala

P2P1

P3 P4

P5P6P7

P8

P9P10P11


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1. Determine your topic. Exactly what are you going to write about?

2. Brainstorm for ideas if you have to.

3. Figure out who your audience is. Are you writing for a beginner, anintermediate, or an advanced audience?

4. Decide on the length of the article.

5. Write an outline of your article. This will help bring the concept of the articleinto sharper focus.

6. Write the rough draft of the article.

7. Check over your piece for presentation.

i) Check for faulty information. Double-check your facts.

ii) Delete any unnecessary or contradictory information.

iii) Eliminate anything that is just taking up space.

iv) Check for grammar and spelling errors.

v) Read it aloud to yourself to make sure the text flows smoothly.

8. Rewrite the article as often as it takes.

9. Turn in your completed article.


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MIND MAPPING

Mind Mapping is a way of creating pictures that show ideas in the same

way that they are represented in your brain.

You see your brain uses words, pictures, numbers, logic, rhythm, color

and spatial awareness to build up unique pictures of information.

The ideas are linked together in a way that makes it easy to understand

and remember.


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PMR- MODULE – ENGLISH LANGUAGEPAPER 2 –GUIDED WRITING

ESSAY TYPE 2:- SAMPLE 2- WRITING AN ARTICLE

You are the president of the English Language Society of your school. Inconjunction with “English Language Week’” you have been asked to write anarticle for the English Language Newsletter. Based on the notes given below,write an article on “The importance of the English Language.”

ESSAY TYPE 2:- WRITING AN ARTICLE

THE IMPORTANCE OFTHE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

International language Official language in business

and major international meetings Used in the internet Important to know the language in age

of technology Many books written in the English Take effort to improve.

SAMPLE ANSWER:

I’m glad to be writing again. Guess what I’m writing for this month’snewsletter? Well, in conjunction with our “English Language Week”, Iwould like to write on “The Importance of The English Language”

All of us know that English Language is very important for manyreasons. Firstly, as an international language, it is spoken widely in manycountries. If we know English, we will have no problem in communicationwherever we go.

English is one of the official languages in the business world. Most ofthe major international meetings and conventions are held in English. Assuch the importance of English as a world language cannot be denied.

Next, let me asked you a question? That is, when you surf the internet,what is the main language that you use? Yes, English is also used on theInternet. We are living in the age of information technology. The Internetis used for business transactions and is a source of general knowledge.Many books are also written in English. We can enjoy reading these bookswhich are a source of knowledge and relaxation.

I hope I have shown you the importance of English Language to all ofyou. So starting from today, you should take effort to improve your English.It will benefit us in many ways.

Intro-duction

Point 1(detail 1)

Point 2

Point 3Point 4

Point 5

Point 6Close

(adapted from ZOOM IN -Composition ENGLISH, InfoDidik)


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ESSAY : ARTICLEWrite an article on “How to Save the Environment” for your school bulletin. Use the notesbelow to help you to write the article.

HOW TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENTTips to protect the environment:

Save watero wash car – do not use hoseo collect rain watero turn off tap – after use

Save energyo switch off – appliances – not in useo do not watch television – late at nighto use energy-saving bulbs

Protect the airo car pool – reduce pollutiono use public transporto impose heavy fines – factories – pollute

When writing your article:o you may use all the notes giveno elaborate on the given notes to make it more interestingo add any other relevant informationo make sure it is not less than 120 words

BEFORE WRITING, always remind your students to ask a few WH questions to getideas on how to expand the given points.

No Statement/Points given WH -questionsBody AP1P2P3

Save water wash car – do not use hose collect rain water turn off the tap – after use

What can we do tosave water?

How do we savewater?

Body BP4P5P6

Save energy switch off – appliances – not in use do not watch television – late at night buy energy-saving bulbs

How do we saveenergy?

Body CP7P8P9

Protect the air car pool – reduce pollution use public transport impose heavy fines – factories – pollute

How do we preventpollution?

What actions couldbe taken?

How?


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Sample 1 ( Low achievers )

How To Save The Environment

There are many ways that we can do to save the environment.

First of all, we should save water. (Body A) Do not use a hoseto wash the car but use a pail. We can collect rain water to water theplants. Next, turn off the tap after using it.

Apart from that, we have to save energy. (Body B) For example,switch off the appliances when not in use. We should not watchtelevision until late at night. We can also buy energy-saving bulbs.

Finally, we must protect the air.(Body C) By car pooling, we canreduce pollution. Always use public transport such as buses andtaxis. The government should impose fines on factories which pollutethe environment.

In conclusion, we should follow the above tips to help save theenvironment.

Written byEric

P1P2P3

P4P5P6

P7/P8P9

Sample 2 ( Average students )

How To Save The Environment

There are many ways that we can do to save the environment.We must work hand in hand in order to achieve our objective above.

First of all, we should save water. (Body A) Instead of using ahose, we should use a pail to wash cars. We can use collected rainwater to water plants or carry out other household chores. Next, it isadvisable to turn off the tap after using it.

Apart from that, we have to save energy. (Body B) For example,we should switch off the electrical appliances when we are notusing them. Other than that we should not watch television until lateat night to save electricity. We can also purchase energy savingbulbs.

Last but not least, we must protect the air. ( Body C ) One of theways is by car pooling. When we share our vehicles, we can reduce airpollution. Moreover we should always use public transport such asbuses and taxis to go to our places of work. The relevant authoritiesshould impose fines on factories which pollute the environment.

In conclusion, we should follow the above tips to help save theenvironment.

Written byEric

P1P2

P3

P4P5P6

P7P8

P9


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ESSAY – RECOUNT OF A STORYUsing the pictures and notes below, write a story. Give a suitable title as well as anending to your story.

Samad – 15-year-old boy –PMR – not focusing –played truant – videoarcades – karaoke lounges–company of misbehavedstudents

failed his PMR - persuadedby friends - sell piratedDVDs

One day – sell DVDs – raidby police – managed toescape – continued sellingDVDs

Later – caught red-handed – jailed – threemonths – fined RM5,000

Sample Answer:Turning Over a New Leaf

Samad was a 15-year-old boy. Although he would be sitting for hisPMR examination in a few months, he was not focusing on his preparation.He often played truant, preferring to spend his time at video arcades andsometimes at karaoke lounges. He keeps company of misbehavedstudents like him.

Thus, it was not surprising that Samad failed his PMR examination.Soon his friends persuaded him to sell illegal DVDs along a busy street.One day, when he was selling DVDs, there was a police raid. He managedto escape. It was a close shave. However, he was not scared. Hecontinued to break the law by selling the DVDs.

He carried on his illegal trade until he was caught red-handed on thesame street later. He was jailed for three months and fined RM5,000 forbreaking the law.

After completing his jail sentence, he was released. He regretted hisactions and vowed not to do it again. He promised his parents not to commitoffences anymore but to change to a better person. Since then, Samadactually turned over a new leaf and became a hard-working and honest boy.

Title

(Usepast

tense)

Ending

Adapted from SPOT Cemerlang

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ESSAY - REPORTPerak Paper 2 : 2010 : Section A:


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BEFORE WRITING, always remind your students to ask a few WH-questions to get aclear picture of the event they are going to report on.

No Statement / Points given Questions to help you develop points given

Opening paragraph – your

introduction

* When was the Co-curricular Day held?

* Who organized the event?

* What time did it start?

1 Opening ceremony - speech * Who delivered/gave the speech?

* What was the aim of having Co-curricular Day?

2 Stalls –food and drinks * Who set up the stalls? /Who prepared the food?

* What were sold?

* Were you involved?

3 Games – outdoor and indoor * Give examples of games

* Which was the most popular game?

4 Exhibition – societies and clubs * What were exhibited?

* Who were in charge?

* Where was the exhibition held?

5 Competitions – uniformed units

and societies

* What kinds of competition were carried out?

(cooking? pitching tents? marching?)

* Who won?

6 Closing ceremony – prize-giving * Who gave away the prizes?

* When did it end?

Points to be used in your answer:-

1. Introduction : When was the Co-curricualr Day held?

2. Opening ceremony – who gave the Speech, aim of the carrying out the event.

3. Who set up the food stalls? / What were sold? / Were you involved?

4. Games – outdoor and indoor

5. Exhibition – societies and clubs

6. Competitions – uniformed units and societies

7. Closing ceremony – prize giving


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Sample Report 1 (Simple but clear)** Note the simple connectors e.g. After that, Then, After 12 noon, Finally.

Our school organized the Annual Co-curricular Day on 28

August this year. All the teachers and students came to school

early to set up the stalls.

It started at 7.30 in the morning with the singing of the

national anthem, “Negaraku”. For the opening ceremony, the

principal gave a speech. In his speech, he explained that the aim

of the event was to give the students a chance to have fun and

help the school to raise fund.

There were many food stalls set up by the various societies.

The variety of food sold included satay, chicken rice, burgers and

drinks. I was in charge of the burger stall.

We also set up games stations. There were both outdoor

and indoor games. Examples of indoor games carried out were

scrabble, chess, “congkak’ and carom. For outdoor games, the

students played football, telematches, rock-climbing and treasure

hunt. The popular game was treasure hunt.

There were many exhibition booths set up by some

societies and clubs in the classrooms in Block A. We could see

scrapbooks, models and posters on display.

The uniformed units and some societies organised

competitions such as cooking, marching and tent-pitching. The

Scouts won all the competitions held.

At about three in the afternoon, the teachers and students

gathered in the hall for the closing ceremony. The principal gave

away the prizes to the winners. He thanked all the teachers and

students for working hard in making the Co-curricular Day a

success. My friends and I went home tired but happy.

Written by;Anis

Dari soalan – tukargantinama ‘Your’kpd ‘Our’.

Pt 1

Pt 2

Pt 3

Pt 4

Pt 5

Pt 6


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ESSAY - WRITING A SPEECH

You are the president of the Junior Environment Club and you have been invited to givea speech during your school assembly on how to keep your school clean. With the helpof the pictures and notes below, write out your speech.

- sweep classrooms- wipe windows daily

- litter everywhere- let rubbish overflow waste paper

basket

- flush toilets- keep sinks clean

- throw objects into toilet bowls- throw tissues into sinks

- put used plates and glasses inproper places

- arrange chairs neatly

- leave food scraps everywhere- leave used plates and glasses on

table

(Adapted from Penerbitan Pelangi)

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Content PointsP1 sweep classroomsP2 wipe windows dailyP3 flush toiletsP4 keep sinks cleanP5 put used plates and glasses in proper placesP6 arrange chairs neatlyP7 do not litter everywhereP8 do not let rubbish overflow waste paper basketP9 do not throw objects into toilet bowlsP10 do not throw tissues into sinksP11 do not leave food scraps everywhereP12 do not leave used plates and glasses on table

SAMPLE ANSWER:

Good morning to the principal, teachers and my fellow students. I amthe president of the Junior Environment Club of our school and I have beeninvited to give a speech on how to keep our school clean.

First and foremost, we should keep our classrooms clean. We mustsweep our classrooms every day and always keep our waste paperbaskets empty. We must also remember to wipe the windows daily. Weshould not litter everywhere in our classrooms. Rubbish must be throwninto waste paper baskets. We should not let rubbish overflow the wastepaper baskets as it will be an eyesore.

In addition we must remember to flush toilets after using them. It isvery unhealthy to leave toilets not flushed as they will emit a stench. Wemust not throw objects into toilet bowls. This will cause the toilet bowlsto clog. We should also keep the sinks clean by not throwing tissuesand rubbish into them. After all, we are the ones who use the toilets sowe should not dirty them.

Besides this, we should also put all used plates and glasses inproper places such as in basins provided in the canteen. We should notleave food scraps everywhere as it will attract flies. Moreover usedplates and glasses should not be left on the canteen tables. In this waywe can help to keep the canteen clean.

That is all I have to say this morning. I hope that all of you willcooperate and keep our beloved school clean. Thank you.

Intro-duction

P1P2P6P7

P3

P9P4P10

P5P11

P12

(Adapted from Penerbitan Pelangi)


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EXERCISE FOR PRACTICESPRACTICE 1 : WRITING AN INFORMAL LETTER.

You and your family were hit by the recent floods in several parts of Kedah. Writeto your friend who is in another state, telling him or her, your experience during yourfloods.

Chronology of Event - Flood

Heavy rain, 3 days, in village Water level rose help move things - upstairs Dangerous – had to evacuate Climbed – roof – wait – rescue boats Sent to relief centres People donated foodstuff, blankets, money Water subsided – back home – washed house

When writing your letter: you may use all the notes given elaborate on the given notes to make interesting make sure it is not less than 120 words.

(adapted from Prespective Cemerlang ENGLISH, CEMERLANG)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRACTICE 2- WRITING AN ARTICLE

You the best students in your school, you have been asked to write an article for theEnglish Language Newsletter. Based on the notes given below write an article on “Tipson studying well to score in examinations”

ESSAY TYPE 2:- WRITING AN ARTICLE

TIPS ON STUDYING WELL TO SCORE INEXAMINATIONS”

Have a timetable Prepare earlier for exam Go over past years’ questions Balance time between study and recreation Sleep well – night before exam Plan answers during exam

When writing your article: you may use all the notes given elaborate on the given notes to make interesting make sure it is not less than 120 words.

(adapted from Ulangkaji PMR e-tutor, Anita Lim, VITAL STAR)


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PAPER 2 – SECTION C

SUMMARY WRITING : Important pointers

1. ANSWER the summary question in Section B first before you go to Section A and C.(Jawab Section B dulu sebelum menjawab Section A dan C)

2. Keep to the word limit allowed (60 words including the 10 words given)(Tulis hanya 60 perkataan sahaja, termasuk 10 perkataan yang diberi dalam soalan)

3. Use the opening 10 words provided ---They are given to lead you to the first point.Salin 10 perkataan yang diberi dalam soalan dahulu --- sambungannya biasanyamengandungi isi pertama.(Semak gantinama yang diberi dalam sepuluh perkataan yang diberi dan ubahmengikut kehendak soalan.)

[like in PMR 2007 ; Andrew = I he :- Gantinama I digunakan dalam petikan.Dalam summary, he perlu digunakan dan bukan I]

4. Write in ONE paragraph.Tulis dalam hanya 1 perenggan. [Jangan tulis dalam bentuk nota]

5. Summarise the text based on the task given, paying extra attention to what/why/how/ causes/ effects / danger/ ways/ precaution/ prevention/ benefits/ do’s anddon’ts.

Study the table below:Task Response need by candidates for points

What the writer saw Beri semua yang dinampakWhat the writer did Beri semua perbuatan aktif terkawalHow the writer felt Beri perasaan yang dialamiHow they ……(v)…… Beri semua langkah terlibat dalam menjalankan tugasWhy accidentshappen?

Beri semua punca (cari sebab)

causes Cari puncaeffects Cari kesan/akibatPros and Cons Kebaikan dan keburukanDanger …. solutions Bahaya ……. Jalan penyelesaianBenefits/advantages Faedah/ Kebaikandisadvantages keburukanHow….. Cara atau langkahWhat happened…. Semua peristiwa/akibat yang berlakuPrecautions/prevention Langkah berhati-hati atau mencegah

6. Cari ayat yang mengandungi perkataan-perkataan dalam 10 perkataan yang diberidalam soalan. Isi-isi adalah selepas ayat itu.

7. Baca ayat demi ayat dan semak sama ada setiap ayat mengandungi isi yangdikehendaki dalam soalan. Tinggalkan contoh (perkataan spt such as, like, forexample dan huraian/penerangan. Semak supaya anda tidak memberi isi yang sama[PMR 2005 isi ke 2 dan ke 4]

8. Anda boleh petik ayat dari teks. Jika anda rasa lemah dalam BI, salin ayay itu bulat-bulat.


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9. Do not replace/use own words unless you are very sure.Jangan ganti perkataan dengan perkataan sendiri jika anda kurang pasti.

10. Use short connectors to link the ideas. (e.g. Besides, in addition, thus, so, also,….Finally)

Gunakan penandawacana spt. Besides, in addition………..

11. 5 marks will be given for content, and 5 marks for style+language.

PMR SUMMARY QUESTIONSYear Types of Passages and Summary questions

2005(Factual)

Text on advantages of watching television to children. Rewrite on the advantages of television to our children

Ten words : Watching TV brings about many advantages to children, suchas….

2006(Factual)

Text on animals left at Zoo Negara and problems caused Write a summary on why Zoo Negara has problem with the

animals left at the gates.

Ten words : Zoo Negara accepts the abandoned animals but the dumpinghas….

2007(Letter)

Text: A letter to editor by a tourist to express his satisfactions Write a summary on why Andrew’s visit to Malaysia was a

memorable one.

Ten words : Andrew visited Malaysia and he was impressed with Malaysiabecause..

2008(Factual)

Text: An article on collection of coins. Write a summary on the benefit of collecting coins.

Ten words : Collecting cons is not only interesting but also beneficialbecause…….

2009(Speech) Text: A speech on the danger of Open Burning

Write a summary on how open burning affect us.

Ten words : We should avoid carrying out open burning because it ….


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ANSWERING TECHNIQUES FOR SUMMARY (PMR 2005):PAPER 2: SECTION B [30 minutes]

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

Although people generally say that television is bad for children, research hasproven otherwise.

It has been found that TV is an interactive tool that encourages children todevelop their social and communicative skills. By watching TV, they are morecarefree, open and find it easy to communicate with others.

TV also helps them develop their English Language skills through programmeslike Sesame Street and Playhouse Disney. It is no secret that their listening abilitiesare enhanced as well as their speaking and grammar skills.

Ultimately, TV also provides them a cheap avenue to first-class knowledgethrough channels like National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet, TV IQ andthe various other educational mediums available.

Clearly, TV has plenty to offer to our children. It is a waste if parentsmisunderstand the wealth that TV provides to their children and prevent them fromwatching it on the excuse that it spoils them.

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Rewrite on the advantages of television to our children: in continuous writing form. in one paragraph. in your own words as far as possible. in not more than 60 words including the 10 words given below.

Begin with:

Watching TV brings about many advantages to children, such as ……..

SUMMARY [Cond.]

Penerangan: Untuk soalan ini anda perlu cari faedah menonton TV kepada kanak-kanak.

L Text [ Teks asal] Penjelasan [isi = P1,2,3,4,5,6,7..]1 Although people generally say that television is

bad for children, research has proven otherwise.Belum ada isi – tidak sebut apa-apakebaikan menonton TV

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It has been found that TV is an interactive toolthat encourages children to develop their social andcommunicative skills. By watching TV, they aremore carefree, open and find it easy to communicatewith others.

P1. an interactive toolP2. develop social skills atau theyare

carefree and openP3. develop communicative skills

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TV also helps them develop their EnglishLanguage skills through programmes like SesameStreet and Playhouse Disney. It is no secret that theirlistening abilities are enhanced as well as theirspeaking and grammar skills.

P4. develop their Eng. Languageskills

[ jangan salin contoh program][Eng Lang skills sama dgn

listening abilities, speaking andgrammar skills.]

8 Ultimately, TV also provides them a cheap P5. cheap avenue to.. [ must have


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9avenue to first-class knowledge through channelslike National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet,TV IQ and the various other educational mediumsavailable.

pt 6]P6. first-class knowledgeP7. educational mediums

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Clearly, TV has plenty to offer to our children. It isa waste if parents misunderstand the wealth that TVprovides to their children and prevent them fromwatching it on the excuse that it spoils them.

[perenggan ini tidak ada kebaikanyang disebut]

Sample answer 1 (Cemerlang)

Watching television brings about many advantages to children, such as being aninteractive tool for them where their social and communicative abilities are enhanced. As aneducational medium, TV provides children a cheap avenue to first-class knowledge throughits educational programmes, thus enabling them to develop their English Language skills.

[49words][mark: 5 + 5]

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Sample answer 2 (Sederhana)

Watching television brings about many advantages to children, such as an interactive tool thatencourages them to develop their social and communicative skills. It also helps them to developtheir English Language skills. It also provides them a cheap avenue to first-class knowledge and isan educational medium to them.

[ 49 words] [mark : 5 + 3]

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Sample answer 3 (Lemah – salin bulat-bulat)

P1Watching television brings about many advantages to children, such as an interactive

P2 P3tool that encourages children to develop their social and communicative skills. TV also helps

P4them develop their English Language skills through programmes like Sesame Street and

P5 P6Playhouse Disney. Ultimately, TV also provides them a cheap avenue to first-class knowledge

through channels like National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet, TV IQ and the variousother educational mediums available. (jangan salin contoh: Nampak perkataan ‘like’?)

[50words] [mark: 5 + 2]

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SUMMARY QUESTIONS for PRACTICE

PRACTICE 1:-Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

Collecting coins is an interesting hobby. Most people indulge in this hobbyto occupy their free time. Collecting coins is also considered a form of relaxation

Coins come in different shapes, sizes and denominations. Coins also showimportant landmarks and symbols of a particular country. Thus this hobby enrichesone’s geographical and historical knowledge of countries.

Collecting coins is not just a pastime. We can learn about personalities suchas kings, queens and leaders of various countries. Collecting coins also enables usto make new friends. We will be able to widen our circle of friends.

It is good if family members also share the interest as they would be able togive you the extra pieces that they have collected from other places and vice versa.This would enhance family ties.

If there is a need, we can always sell the coins. The older and rarer the coinis, the higher the price it fetches. You may be surprised that one day, you might bethe proud owner of the rarest coins.

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Write a summary on the benefits of collecting coins: in continuous writing form. in one paragraph. in your own words as far as possible. in not more than 60 words including the 10 words given below.

Begin with:

Collecting coins is not only interesting but also beneficial because …..---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PRACTICE 2:-Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

“Hello.’ ‘How are you?’ ‘Good morning,’ ‘Have you eaten yet?’ ‘Where are yougoing?’ These are greetings which people use when they meet each other. Theseare common greetings used by people.

A greeting is a way of being friendly to someone. It is not necessary todescribe your true condition or feeling. In fact, people reply to the questions with afixed expression such as ‘I’m fine, thanks’ or ‘I’m very well.’ It is a way of beingpolite where you address them when you meet them unexpectedly. It is also a wayof starting a conversation. People usually nod their head or just smile when they donot intend to start a conversation.

Usually a question is used as a greeting: ‘Where are you going?’ How’severything with you?” But questions like these are not real questions. They do notrequire a full answer or even a true one.

A greeting is usually followed by ‘small talk’. Small talk means the little thingswe talk about at the start of a conversation. People often talk about suitable topicsfor small talks such as the weather as it is a safe topic compared to religion orpolitics. Thus, this makes meeting people easier and more comfortable.

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SUMMARY - PRACTICE 2

Write a summary on why greetings and small talks are necessary

in continuous writing form. in one paragraph. in your own words as far as possible. in not more than 60 words including the 10 words given below.

Begin with:

People use different greetings to greet someone when they meet…--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRACTICE 3:-Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

ANSWER KEY FOR SUMMARY PRACTICE 1 (PMR 2008)

In camping, follow these golden rules. Camp on bare ground where possible. The

campsite should be away from trails and dead trees. Avoid slopes, high ridges and wet sites. Do

not choose campsites that are below flood level or are highly frequented by wildlife. Set up camp

as early as possible and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. This helps to prevent injuries

from moving about in the dark at night. Make sure that you bring enough food to last the trip. The

food can be fresh, dried or canned. Avoid bringing any food with a strong smell.

You will need at least two litres of water per person per day. Use water from a natural

source such as a spring. Make sure all water is boiled to eliminate bacteria and contamination.

Build your fire away from the tent. Do not cook inside the tent, even if you are using a gas

canister. Never burn rubbish, especially plastic, as the fumes are toxic. Make sure the fire is

completely put out before you break camp.

Do remember your camp etiquette. The campsite is part of nature. In areas of sensitive

environments, vegetation takes a long time to recover, so no holes should be dug around there at

all.

Write a summary on the rules of camping.

Your summary must :

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below.

be in continuous writing (not note form).

be written in ONE paragraph.

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.

Begin your summary as follows :

The rules of camping would include not choosing campsites that …

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ANSWER KEY FOR SUMMARY PRACTICE 1 (PMR 2008)

Write a summary on the benefits of collecting coins [benefit :manfaat]

Collecting coins is not only interesting but also beneficial …

Line Text Explanation [pt=point-isi]L 2 Collecting coins is an interesting hobby.

Most people indulge in this hobby tooccupy their free time.Collecting coins is also considered a formof relaxation

1. because it occupies their freetime

(X = salah, siapa their)1. because it occupies our freetime2. it is a form of relaxation OR

it is a way for us to relaxL 3

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Coins come in different shapes, sizes anddenominations. Coins also showimportant landmarks and symbols of aparticular country. Thus this hobbyenriches one’s geographical and historicalknowledge of countries.

X - tak ada manfaat yangdinyatakan3. Coins show importantlandmarks/

symbols of a country.4 Collecting coins enhances our

knowledge on G and H ofcountry.

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Collecting coins is not just a pastime. Wecan learn about personalities such askings, queens and leaders of variouscountries.CC enables us to make new friends.We will be able to widen our circle offriends.

X – pastime – maklumat sahaja.5. We can acquire knowledgeaboutimportant personalities of

countries.6. We are able to gain newfriends.7. We will widen our circle offriends

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It is good if family members also sharethe interest as they would be able to giveyou the extra pieces that they havecollected from other places and viceversa. This would enhance family ties

X – belum ada isiX – Cuma cara dapat coinberlainanX8 Collecting coins enhances/

strengthens family ties.L11

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If there is a need, we can always sell thecoins. The older and rarer the coin is, thehigher the price it fetches. You may besurprised that one day, you might be theproud owner of the rarest coins.

7 – We sell coins for money.X – older coins fetch high prices

[=cuma fakta , mesti ada ideadapat keuntungan/duit sebagaimanfaat.]

Sample summary [Perhatikan gantinama ‘we’ dan ‘our’ digunakalau ‘one’ diguna, maka one’s..][Note the use of connectors : In addition, Besides, Furthermore…]


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SAMPLE ANSWER for PRACTICE 1:-

Collecting coins is not only interesting but also beneficial because it is a way for usto relax. In addition, we can enhance our knowledge about the geography andhistory and also important personalities of various countries. Besides that, we canget new friends. Families ties can also be strengthened and we can get moneywhen we sell our coins. [ 60 words]

You only need to gave 5 points; For point 3, it must give the idea of coins and notcollecting coins because collecting coins cannot show landmarks or symbols.


Write a summary on why greetings and small talks are necessary


Write a summary on the rules of camping.

The rules of camping would include not choosing campsites that are nearrisky places. Set up camp early, bring enough food and water for thecamping trip. Make sure you build your fire away from the tent. Furthermore,never burn rubbish and put off the fire completely before you leave. Lastly,do not dig holes in sensitive environments.

(58 words)

People use different greetings to greet someone when they meet each otherunintentionally. It is a way of being friendly and polite to people. Besides, it isone way of starting an unintentional conversation. After greeting each other,small talks are proceeded. These talks are necessary to make people feel easierand more comfortable to start a conversation.

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ANSWER KEY FOR SUMMARY (Based on the sample given)

Write a summary on how they tracked the elephant down.

(Special tip: who is the “they” here) [the writer alone? The guides? The writer +guides?]

The writer rushed to see what was happening when the ….

Line Text Explanation [pt=point-isi]L 4

5The guides that we had brought…shoutedin delight. I rushed to see what washappening

1. rushed to see when heard theguides screamed (pt-langkahpertama)

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A huge footprint could be seen in the themuddy ground and we knew… (knew =bukan langkah)

2. and saw a huge footprint(pt – Bantu mengesan gajah)

L 8 The guides quickly packed up while Ichecked

X pt = langkah kemas dan semaksenapang bukan langkahluarbiasa.

L 9 We made our way through tall trees andthickbushes.

3. made our way through tall trees4. and thick bushes

L10 The man in front used a parang to cut downtall grass. Finally, we arrived at a stream.

5. used parang to cut tall grass6. arrived at a stream

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We saw more footprints there and knewthat the huge mammal was nearby.

7. saw more footprints(knew – not perbuatan sengaja)

L13 After refreshing ourselves, we crossed thestream and made our way around a rockyhill

8. crossed the stream.9. made way around a hill

L14 Down in the valley below, we saw our preyamong a herd of female elephants

- no need anymore, already foundthe elephant

Sample summary [Perhatikan yang gantinama I/We telah ditukar ke he/they]

The writer rushed to see what was happening when the guides screamed and saw ahuge footprint. Soon they made their way through tall trees and thick bushes by cuttingthe tall grass with a parang. They arrived at a stream and found more footprints. Aftercrossing the stream, they made their way around a hill and saw the elephant.

[60 wd]

pmr paper 2 guided writing and summary[1]

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