1

Section A : Directed Writing

[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

You feel that your school library needs changes to attract
more students to visit it. Write a letter to the library teacher
stating your suggestions on the changes need to be done to
the library. You should also provide the reasons for the
changes.

Use the following notes to write your letter:

Changes need to be done Reasons
increase the number of
novels
fiction section lacks books
get dictionaries of the latest
edition
dictionaries not up-to-date
rearrange the shelves and
furniture
positions not conducive to
reading
repaint the walls dull wall colour
add more fans/be air-
conditioned
poor ventilation
place more librarians at the
counter
long queue during recess

When writing the letter, you must:
address the letter to the library teacher
to lay out the letter in the correct format
to include all the notes given
that the letter is formal



Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

You have just returned from a leadership camp. As the
Head Prefect of your school, you are asked to write a report
to the principal about the camp. Use the following notes to
write your report.

In your report, include the following.

Date and place
Number of participants
Aim to groom future leaders
Accompanying teachers
Activities carried out and their benefits:

Activities Benefits
i) Jungle trekking Teamwork
ii) Flying fox Developing confidence
iii) Drama Communication skills
iv) Lectures and workshops Enhancing knowledge

Do remember to:
address the report to the principal
set out the report correctly
use all the points given
add any other relevant details



2
Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Your friend has finished his secondary education. He wants
to go overseas to further his studies. He writes to you for a
second opinion. You reply to his letter, giving him reasons
why he should go ahead with his plans.

Use the notes given below to write your letter.

REASONS
gain knowledge
be independent
gain new experience
learn responsibility
able to cope with
studies
better job opportunities
meet people
get to travel
taste various cuisine
learn foreign culture
supportive parents

parents can afford it

When writing the letter, you must;
lay out your letter correctly (address, greeting,
closing)
use all the notes given
remember that your letter is to your friend




Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]


The issue of obesity among teenagers is a growing concern.
in relation to this, you have attended a health seminar about
the importance of weight control organized by the Health
Ministry. As the secretary of the Health Club, your teacher
has asked you to write an article on the importance of
weight management for the school magazine. You have
made the notes below to help you.

Write your article based on your notes as shown below.

Reasons for obesity:
genetics
bad eating habits
lack of exercise

Ways to overcome:
eat a balanced diet
do not snack between meals
do not skip meals
exercise regularly
consult doctor/fitness expert before joining a gym
maintain ideal weight
go for regular health checks
think positively
be disciplined in your weight management

When writing your article, you should remember to:
give a suitable title
state the writers name
write in paragraphs
use all the notes given


3
Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

In conjunction with the launching of the 1 Student 1
Sport policy by the Ministry of Education, your school is
organizing a Sports Week. As the president of the Sports
Club, you have been asked to give a talk during the
assembly regarding the programme. In your talk, you
should make the students aware of the objectives of the
Sports Week, as well as promote the activities that will
be carried out during the programme.

Use the following notes to write your speech:




Objectives of the
Programme:

- Promote active and healthy
lifestyle

- Inculcate moral values:
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Leadership

- Identify talents for school
teams


When writing the speech, you must:
- greet the audience
- state the purpose of your talk
- end you talk appropriately
- include all the notes given

Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

Your friend who lives in Brunei wants to know about an
important event celebrated in your school every year.
You have decided to write a letter to your friend telling
him/her about Teachers Day celebration.

Use the notes given below to write your letter:


Purposes:

to appreciate teachers and their efforts
to strengthen relationship between teachers and
students


Activities:

speech by the Principal
Teachers Day message reading
award presentation Best Teacher of the Year
performances by students and teachers
competitions between teachers and students
Teachers Day card making competition
telematch games for teachers
song dedication
signing the Teachers Day banner


When writing your letter, you should remember:
- to use a suitable format
- to use all the notes given
- that your letter is to a friend





Activities:
- Inter-house competitions

- Poster drawing
competitions

- Friendly matches against
neighbouring schools

- Dialogue sessions with
famous sports
personalities

SPORTS
WEEK
4
Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested: 45 minutes]

You have been selected to represent your school in a
public speaking competition organized by The Star
Newspaper. The topic you have chosen for your
prepared speech is The advantages and disadvantages
of Internet. Write a speech on the topic chosen.

You should include the following points in your speech:

Advantages

fast and reliable
cheap
vast information
free entertainment
paying bills on-line
shopping from the home

Disadvantages

theft of personal information
virus threats
unwanted e-mails
pornography
no social life
unhealthy no physical exercise

When writing your speech, you must:
- greet your audience
- state the purpose of your speech
- include all the notes given
- thank your audience