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SPM ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1119

GUIDELINES FOR ENHANCEMENT


IN ESSAY WRITING

Prepared by
ZANURIN BIN MOHAMAD SAFAR
Guru Cemerlang Bahasa Inggeris
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kulim
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SPM DIRECTED WRITING: CRITERIA FOR MARKING LANGUAGE

Mark Range Description

A Language accurate with maybe occasional first draft slips. Varied


19 20 sentence structures in length and type. Some apt sophisticated
vocabulary. Punctuation and spelling accurate. Paragraphs well-
linked and show unity. Style and tone appropriate.

B Language almost always accurate. Errors arise because of attempt to


16 18 use more ambitious structures. Varied sentence structures. Wide
vocabulary and spelling nearly always accurate. Paragraphs
appropriately linked. Style and tone generally appropriate.

C Language largely accurate. Simple structures used without errors.


13 15 Mistakes may occur when more sophisticated structures are attempted.
Adequate vocabulary. Punctuation generally accurate. Paragraphs
show some unity. Style and tone fairly appropriate.

D Language sufficiently accurate. Meaning comes through clearly.


10 12 Patches of clarity seen when simple structures used. Mistakes creep in
when complex structures are attempted. Adequate vocabulary but not
so apt. Spelling errors when difficult words used. Inappropriate linkers
may be used. Style and tone not always appropriate.

E Sufficiently frequent errors hamper speed of reading but meaning never


79 in doubt. Some simple accurate structures but accuracy not sustained.
Limited vocabulary. Correct spelling of simple words. Paragraphs lack
unity and incorrect use of linkers. Style and tone may not be
appropriate.

U(i) Frequent serious errors but meaning fairly clear. High incidence of
46 errors impedes reading. A few simple structures used accurately.
Limited vocabulary. Frequent spelling and punctuation errors. On the
whole lacks planning. Style and tone inappropriate.

U(ii) Multiple errors that make the reader re-read and reorganise before
23 meaning becomes clear. Whole sections may make little or no sense.
Hardly any accurate sentences, maybe one or two. Vocabulary very
limited.

U(iii) Almost impossible to recognise as pieces of English. May make no


01 sense at all. 0 is awarded only when no sense at all from
beginning to end.
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SPM Section B : Continuous Writing


Maximum : 50 marks

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT

Grade Mark Range Descriptors


Language entirely accurate. Maybe occasional first draft
slips. Varied sentence structures in length and type.
A 44 50 Vocabulary wide and apt. Punctuation and spelling
accurate. Paragraphs well-planned and well-linked. Topic
addressed with consistent relevance. Interest aroused and
sustained throughout.
Language accurate. Occasional errors are either minor or
first draft slips. Vocabulary wide and used quite aptly.
B 38 43 Sentences show some variation. Punctuation accurate.
Spelling almost always accurate. Paragraphs show some
planning. Interest aroused and sustained throughout most
of the composition.
Language largely accurate. Accurate simple structures but
errors may occur when more sophisticated structures are
attempted. Vocabulary wide but not so apt. Tendency to use
C 32 37 one type of structure giving a monotonous effect. Correct
spelling of simple words but errors occur when spelling
difficult words. Paragraphs may show some unity but links
may be absent. Interest aroused but not sustained.
Language sufficiently accurate. Meaning clear. Patches of
clarity when simple vocabulary and structures are used.
D 26 31 Some varieties of sentence type and length. Adequate
vocabulary. More spelling errors will occur. Paragraphs lack
unity and planning. Composition lacks liveliness and interest
value.
Meaning never in doubt but errors hamper reading. Simple
E 20 25 structures may be accurate. Limited vocabulary. Frequent
mistakes in spelling and punctuation. Paragraphs lack unity.
Partial treatment of subject matter.
Limitation of subject matter due to lack of linguistic skills.
Meaning fairly clear. Many serious errors, mainly of one-word
U(i) 14 19 type. Communication established but errors may cause
blurring. Sentences simple and often repetitive. There may
be no paragraphs.
Errors multiple in nature, requiring the reader to read and re-
U(ii) 8 13 read before being able to understand. High incidence of error
makes meaning blur. Maybe short of required number of
words. Able to get some sense.
Script almost entirely impossible to read. Full of multiple-word
errors. Whole sections may make little or no sense. Where
U(iii) 07 occasional patches of clarity occur, marks should be awarded.
0 is awarded only if no sense at all from beginning to
end.
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DIVER FORMS: REVISION OF BASIC GRAMMAR RULES FOR TENSES

Tense Usage Formula Example


Simple To show a habitual Singular subject / + singular She plays netball.
present or regular action / Uncountable noun verb Ali buys a new car.
to state a truth or
fact / to show an Plural subject / + plural Plural noun They play netball.
action that verb My teachers buy some books.
happens at
present [me../ber]

Simple past To show an action Singular past She played netball ten
that happened at a / Plural + tense minutes ago.
certain time in the subj. verb Ali bought a new car
past yesterday.
[me./ber] They played netball last week.
My teachers bought some
books two days ago.

Continuous To show an action Am, is, are verb She is playing netball.
tense taking place at the + & Ali is buying a new car.
moment of Was, were ing They are playing netball.
speaking My teachers are buying some
[sedang me] books.
To show an action Siti was playing netball when I
that was saw her.
happening in the They were buying a new car
past while another when I telephoned them.
action took place She was playing netball when
or was taking he was reading the novel.
place They were buying a new car
while I was admiring a sports
car.

Perfect To show an action Has, have + past participle She has played netball.
tense that has just Had verb They have bought a new car.
happened or She had played netball.
completed but the [telah me] They had bought a new car.
time is not
specified *Teacher may need to revise past
participle verbs

Passive To show is, are + past The game is played by her.


verb something is done was, were participle The cars are bought by them.
to something else verb She was sent home.
or someone We were sent home.
[di.]
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DIVER FORMS (Different Verb Forms) Version 2.0


Developed by
ZANURIN BIN MOHAMAD SAFAR
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kulim

FORM 4
PRACTICE 1 PRACTICE 2 PRACTICE 3 PRACTICE 4

1. Advise 1. Burns 1. Have 1. Divided


2. Is advised 2. Burnt compared 2. Is dividing
3. Have advised 3. Is burning 2. Compare 3. Were divided
4. Are advising 4. Are burnt 3. Compares 4. Divides
5. Advised 5. Has burnt 4. Is compared 5. Divide
6. Advises 6. Burn 5. Are 6. Has divided
comparing
6. Compared
PRACTICE 5 PRACTICE 6 PRACTICE 7 PRACTICE 8

1. Was explained 1. Face 1. Guesses 1. Have hunted


2. Are explaining 2. Is faced 2. Guessed 2. Hunt
3. Explain 3. Have faced 3. Is guessing 3. Hunts
4. Explains 4. Are facing 4. Are guessed 4. Is hunted
5. Has explained 5. Faced 5. Has guessed 5. Are hunting
6. Explained 6. Faces 6. Guess 6. Hunted

PRACTICE 9 PRACTICE 10 PRACTICE 11 PRACTICE 12

1. Introduced 1. Killed 1. Label 1. Mixes


2. Is introducing 2. Have killed 2. Is labeled 2. Mixed
3. Were 3. Are killed 3. Have labeled 3. Is mixing
introduced 4. Kill 4. Are labeling 4. Are mixed
4. Introduces 5. Kills 5. Labeled 5. Has mixed
5. Introduce 6. Is killing 6. Labels 6. Mix
6. Has
introduced
PRACTICE 13 PRACTICE 14 PRACTICE 15 PRACTICE 16

1. Have 1. Presented 1. Rejected 1. Support


observed 2. Is presenting 2. Have rejected 2. Is supported
2. Observe 3. Were 3. Are rejected 3. Have
3. Observes presented 4. Reject supported
4. Is observed 4. Presents 5. Rejects 4. Are
5. Are observing 5. Present 6. Is rejecting supporting
6. Observed 6. Has 5. Supported
presented 6. Supports

PRACTICE 17 PRACTICE 18 PRACTICE 19 PRACTICE 20

1. Tastes 1. Have weighed 1. Scattered 1. Protected


2. Tasted 2. Weigh 2. Is scattering 2. Have
3. Is tasting 3. Weighs 3. Were protected
4. Are tasted 4. Is weighed scattered 3. Are protected
5. Has tasted 5. Are weighing 4. Scatters 4. Have
6. Taste 6. Weighed 5. Scatter protected
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6. Has scattered 5. Protect
6. Protects

DIVER FORMS (Different Verb Forms) Version 2.0


Developed by
ZANURIN BIN MOHAMAD SAFAR
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kulim

FORM 5
PRACTICE 1 PRACTICE 2 PRACTICE 3 PRACTICE 4

1. Allow 1. Are burying 1. Confesses 1. Have dropped


2. Allows 2. Have buried 2. Are confessing 2. Dropped
3. Are allowed 3. Buries 3. Confess 3. Is dropped
4. Has allowed 4. Bury 4. Has confessed 4. Drops
5. Allowed 5. Is buried 5. Confessed 5. Drop
6. Is allowing 6. Buried 6. Were confessed 6. Is dropping

PRACTICE 5 PRACTICE 6 PRACTICE 7 PRACTICE 8

1. Expect 1. Fix 1. Are guiding 1. Harasses


2. Are expected 2. Fixes 2. Have guided 2. Are harassing
3. Expects 3. Are fixed 3. Guides 3. Harass
4. Are 4. Has fixed 4. Guide 4. Has harassed
expecting 5. Fixed 5. Is guided 5. Harassed
5. Expected 6. Is fixing 6. Guided 6. Were
6. Has harassed
expected

PRACTICE 9 PRACTICE 10 PRACTICE 11 PRACTICE 12

1. Have invited 1. Kicks 1. Launch 1. Are moved


2. Invited 2. Is kicked 2. Launches 2. Have moved
3. Is invited 3. Are kicking 3. Are launched 3. Moves
4. Invites 4. Has kicked 4. Has launched 4. Move
5. Invite 5. Kick 5. Launched 5. Is moved
6. Is inviting 6. Kicked 6. Is launching 6. Moved

PRACTICE 13 PRACTICE 14 PRACTICE 15 PRACTICE 16

1. Obtains 1. Have 1. Reproduced 1. Supply


2. Are obtaining punished 2. Is reproducing 2. Supplies
3. Obtain 2. Punished 3. Has reproduced 3. Are supplied
4. Has obtained 3. Is punished 4. Were 4. Has supplied
5. Obtained 4. Punishes reproduced 5. Supplied
6. Were 5. Punish 5. Reproduces 6. Is supplying
obtained 6. Is punishing 6. Reproduce

PRACTICE 17 PRACTICE 18 PRACTICE 20


PRACTICE 19
1. Turn 1. Wraps p 1. Preserved
2. Have turned 2. Are wrapping 1. Have separated 2. Has
3. Are turned 3. Wrap 2. Separated preserved
4. Turns 4. Has wrapped 3. Is separated 3. Is preserving
5. Turned 5. Wrapped 4. Separates 4. Preserves
6. Is turning 6. Were 5. Separate 5. Preserve
wrapped 6. Is separating 6. Was
preserved
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PARAGRAPH WRITING SCHEME (PAWS):

Siti and her The book We did many The students I studied at a
friends used exhibition was things to took care of local university
different very good. decorate our their safety all ten years ago.
strategies to class. the time at the
study. camp.

Our holiday in Yesterday, my I just attended My friends My first date


Penang was family and I a very and I had a with Lisa
great. went interesting great time yesterday was
shopping. camping. when we were memorable.
in form 3.

Last week, My new We sat for our I flew to I organized my


Shila and I neighbour first test last Singapore last birthday party
went to moved in last week. week. last month.
K.Lumpur. week.
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DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE TAKING PART IN A SCHOOL PROGRAMME AND HOW YOU
FELT.

Last week, Boboi, Yaya, Gopal, Ying and I joined our school language camp. The camp

was held at a two-star hotel in Ipoh. We did not have to pay anything. Everything was 2

sponsored. There were ten groups. I was in Group 10. The members in my group came

from different classes. But all of us were form 5 students. [59 words] 4

Seri, from Class 5 Permai, was our group leader. Seri was a very pretty girl. I liked her

so much. I knew the other boys also liked Seri. We named our group Seri Bombastic. In 6

the first activity, we created our groups logo, motto and song. When we presented our

song, everybody liked it. [54 words] 8

On the second day, we had many language games. We had spelling competition,

vocabulary game, drama and many other games. Our group won the drama 1

competition. We presented a very good drama. We presented a story about a princess 0

who fell in love with a fisherman. Seri played the role of a princess and of course I was

the poor but handsome fisherman. The activities went on until 10.00 p.m. We were 1

very tired but enjoyed ourselves a lot. [79 words] 2

On the third day we had a jungle trekking in a forest nearby the hotel. We had to climb 1

hills. We also had to answer many difficult questions. It was very challenging. Seri was 4

not feeling well. She could not walk fast. I had to walk slowly. I did not want Seri to be

alone. Finally, we reached our destination. Seri smiled at me. She gave me her photo

and thanked me. [72 words] 1

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I was very happy. Seri was happy too. After the language camp, Seri and I got closer. 1

We planned to join the language camp again next year. [27 words] 8

DESCRIBE YOUR VISIT TO A PUBLIC PLACE AND WHOM YOU MET.

I am the most handsome boy in class. I look like the hero of Hindi movies. I am very

happy with my good look. My friends call me Alif the Handsome Hero. I have a 2

girlfriend. She is very beautiful. She is beautiful like Miss World. No, I think she is more

beautiful than Miss World. I call her Chom the Bomb! [62 words] 4

I have a handsome father. My father looks like Shahrukh Khan. Shahrukh Khan is a very

famous Hindi superstar. My father is 49 years old. He is a businessman. He has six 6

restaurants. His restaurants are very famous. Many people like to eat at his

restaurants. [46 words]

Yesterday, I followed my handsome and caring father to visit my uncle at a hospital. We 8

left home at about 5.00 p.m. and reached the hospital at 6.15 p.m. The hospital was a

new hospital. It was opened two months ago. It was clean and big. There were many 10

people at the hospital. [53 words]

My uncle was also handsome. He was more handsome than my father but I was more 12

handsome than my uncle. In short, I was the most handsome man. I was happy to be

the most handsome man in the family. My uncle was a chronic diabetic. He was in the 14
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hospital because his sugar level was very high. [58 words]

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My uncles ward was at the second floor. The lift was very big and fast. I saw a nurse in

the lift. The nurse was my mothers old friend. She talked to my father. She told us that 18

my uncle was doing alright. After talking to the nurse, my father and I went to Room

515. My uncle was very happy to see my father and me. [67 words]

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There was a young doctor. The doctor said that my uncle was getting better and he

could go home soon. My father talked to my uncle for one hour. I felt bored so I went 22

out of the room. I went to level one. I saw a young nurse. She smiled at me. I smiled at

her. She looked like Seri, my girlfriend. [63 words]

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Then, I went to the hospital caf. The caf was not big but clean. I saw the young nurse

again. She smiled at me again. The young nurse came to my table. I smiled at her. I did 26

not know what to say. I ate my fried rice quickly. After that I ate my burger. Later, I ate

another plate of fried rice. I did not say anything to the young nurse. [72 words]

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Suddenly, the young nurse stood up and left me. She still smiled. I quickly went to

Room 515. My father was waiting for me. I said goodbye to my uncle. Then, my father 30

and I went home. I could not forget the young nurse. [44 words]

TOTAL [465 WORDS]


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ESSAY 1

Source:

http://www.indianchild.com/wait_for_the_brick.htm

A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighbourhood street,


going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from
between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As
his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's
side door! He slammed on the brakes and spun the Jag back to the spot from
where the brick had been thrown.

He jumped out of the car, grabbed some kid and pushed him up against a
parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the
heck are you doing?!" Building up a head of steam he went on. That's a new car
and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do
it?"

"Please, mister, please. I'm sorry, I didn't know what else to do," pleaded the
youngster. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." Tears were
dripping down the boy's chin as he pointed around the parked car.

"It's my brother," he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair
and I can't lift him up." Sobbing, the boy asked the executive, "Would you
please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy
for me."

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his
throat. He lifted the young man back into the wheelchair and took out his
handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts, checking to see that everything
was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child
said to him.

The man then watched the little boy push his brother down the sidewalk toward
their home. It was a long walk back to his jaguar....a long, slow walk. He
never did repair the side door. He kept the dent to remind him not to go
through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your
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attention. [347 words]

ESSAY 2

Source:

http://www.inspirationallane.com/SadLoveStories3.htm

A boy walked into a CD store and saw a girl behind the counter. She smiled and he
thought it was the most beautiful smile he has ever seen before and wanted to kiss her
right there. He said "Uh... Yeah... Umm... I would like to buy a CD." He picked one out
and gave her money for it.

"Would you like me to wrap it for you?" she asked, displaying her cute smile again.
He nodded and she went to the back. She came back with the wrapped CD and gave it
to him. He took it and walked out of the store. He went home and from then on, he
went to that store everyday and bought a CD and she will have it wrapped for him.
He took the CDs home and put them in his closet. He was still too shy to ask her out and
he really wanted to but he couldn't. His mother found out about this and told him to
just ask her out.

So the next day, he summoned all his courage and went to the store. He bought a CD
like he did everyday and once again she went to the back of the store and came back
with it wrapped. He took it and when she wasn't looking, he left his phone number on
the desk and ran out...

!!!RIING!!! The mother picked up the phone and said, "Hello?" It was the girl!!! She
asked for the boy and the mother started to cry and said, "Don't you know? He passed
away yesterday..." The line was quiet except for the cries of the boy's mother.

Later in the day, the mother went into the boy's room because she wanted to
remember him. She thought she would start by looking at his clothes. Hence, she
opened the closet. She came face to face with piles and piles of wrapped CDs. She
was surprised to find all those CDs and she picked one up and sat down on the bed.
She started to open the wrapped CD.

Inside, there was a CD and as she took it out of the wrapper, out fell a piece of paper.
The mother picked it up and read it. It said, Hi... I think you are really cute. Do you
want to go out with me? Love, Jacelyn.

The mother opened another CD. Again there was a piece of paper. It said, Hi... I think
you are really cute. Do you want to go out with me? Love, Jacelyn. [423 words]
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SPM CONTINUOUS WRITING: NEW ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Describe an event which involved a big crowd and share your experience
being one of them.
2. Describe an incident that you witnessed and how it has taught you to be a
more careful person.
3. Describe a school project that you will lead and your roles as a leader.
4. Describe an important individual in your life and tell why you want to be
like him or her.
5. Describe a misfortune that you witnessed and what you did to help.
6. Describe a joyous occasion that you and your friends will celebrate and
the preparations that you have to make.
7. Describe an individual who has impressed you and how that person has
changed your life.
8. Describe an incident that happened in your town and an act of kindness
by the members of the public.
9. Describe a happening in your neighbourhood which has taught you an
important lesson.
10. Describe a memorable experience with a group of foreign tourists who
visited your hometown.
11. Describe a programme that promotes unity among those who join it.
12. Describe a charity activity that you took part and how you felt about it.
13. Write a story about a hawker beginning with: The stall was crowded. A
customer
14. Write a story about a factory worker beginning with: I was late for my
night shift. My supervisor was
15. Write a story about a popular artiste beginning with: There was a big
crowd at the press conference. A young reporter asked
16. Write a story about a maid beginning with: My employer asked me to
clean the toilet again. I just kept quiet and
17. Write a story about a business tycoon beginning with: The meeting ended
very fast. Outside the room,
18. Write a story about a doctor beginning with: The patient was in a critical
condition. He had to
19. Write a story about a professional photographer beginning with: Camera
and all the other equipment were ready. That day, the weather was
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20. Write a story about a university student beginning with: The morning
lecture was very interesting. The lecturer was
21. Write a story about a farmer beginning with: It was a hot day. I had to
finish
22. Write a story about a bus driver beginning with: The traffic was heavy.
The bus was
23. Where there is a will there is a way.
Describe how a friend was determined to face a challenge in life.

24. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.


Describe how a teenager had to make some changes to his lifestyle when
he stayed with a foster family for a week.
25. No pain, no gain.
Describe how a father supported his family by also doing a part-time job.
26. Dont judge a book by its cover.
Describe how a neighbour made a wrong judgment about someone.
27. Practice makes perfect.
Describe how a handicapped person was able to do things that normal
people could do.
28. Rome wasnt built in a day.
Describe how villagers of a village gradually brought development to their
village.
29. You are what you eat.
Describe how eating habits of a teenager affected his or her life.
30. One mans meat is another mans poison. / One mans trash is another
mans treasure. Describe how two siblings can differ in some aspects of
life.
31. Out of the frying pan, into the fire.
Describe how a young man got out of one problem but found himself in a
worse situation.
32. Every cloud has a silver lining. Describe how someone was optimistic
despite the hardships in life.
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ESSAY 1:

QUESTION: Describe an incident of meeting a stranger and how the stranger changed
your life.

On the last day before Christmas, I hurried to a supermarket to buy a gift I did not
manage to buy earlier. When I saw a big crowd there, I regretted for not shopping for the
gift early. Nonetheless, I made my way to the toy section. There, I noticed a small boy of
about five years old, pressing a doll against his chest. He had a sad look. Then, the little
boy turned to the old woman next to him, "Granny, are you sure I don't have enough
money?" The old lady replied, "Yes, dear." Then, she asked him to stay there for five
minutes while she went to look around. She left quickly. The little boy was still holding
the doll in his hand.

I pitied him. I walked toward him and I asked him to whom did he want to give it to. "It is
the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for this Christmas." I replied to
him that maybe Santa Claus will bring it to her. But he replied to me sadly. "No, Santa
Claus cannot bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mother so
that she can give it to her when she goes there." His eyes were so sad while saying this.
"My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mummy will also go to see God
very soon, so I thought that she can bring the doll with her to give it to my sister."

I was shocked. The little boy said, "I told daddy to tell mummy not to go yet. I asked him
to wait until I come back from the supermarket." Then he showed me a very nice photo
of him and told me, "I also want mummy to take this photo with her so that she will not
forget me." I love my mummy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me but daddy says
that she has to go to be with my little sister." I cried.

Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quickly reached for my
wallet and took 50 Dollars, gave it to the boy and said, "I hope that is enough." The little
boy said, "Thank you." The boy was happy. He looked at me and added, "I prayed to
God yesterday to make sure I have enough money to buy this doll. He heard me." "I also
wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mummy, but I didn't dare to
ask God too much. But today, He gave me enough to buy the doll and the white rose."
"You know, my mummy loves white rose."

A few minutes later, the old lady came again and I quickly left with my trolley. I finished
my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I could not get the little boy
out of my mind. I left the place in tears, feeling that my life had been changed forever.
The love that this little boy had for his mother and his sister was truly great. I was happy
to help him. I promise myself that I would love my mother more than before and would
never ever think of hurting her feeling anymore.

[559 words]
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ESSAY 2:

Nothing ventured, nothing gained


Write a story about how someone kept on trying to do something until he or she
achieved success.

Adam walked into a CD shop and saw Mel behind the counter. Mel was a pretty girl. Mel
smiled and Adam thought it was the most beautiful smile he had ever seen before and
wanted to tell her how much he liked her right away. However, Adam did not have the
gut to do so. He said "Uh... Yeah... Umm... I would like to buy a CD." Adam picked one
out and gave her money for it.

"Would you like me to wrap it for you?" she asked, showing her cute smile again. Adam
nodded and Mel went to the back. She came back with the wrapped CD and gave it to
him. He took it and walked out of the shop. Adam went home and from then on he kept
on thinking of Mel. Adam was so happy but he was too shy to approach her. Adam went
to that shop everyday and bought a CD and Mel would wrap it for him. Adam wanted to
say Hi to Mel but he just could not. Adam was confused. He did not know why he was
so scared but he did not give up.

At home, Adam practised in his room what to say to ask Mel out. He practised in front of
the mirror. One day, Adams mother found out about this and told him to just ask her out.
Adams mother was happy that her son liked a girl. His sporting mother encouraged him
to be brave. Adam remembered his mothers advice well, Nothing ventured, nothing
gain.

So the next day, he tried to be brave and went to the shop. He bought a CD like usual
and once again she went to the back of the shop and came back with it wrapped. He
was ready to ask her out but suddenly a customer walked in. Adam changed his plan.
He quickly left his phone number on Mels desk and ran out.

Ring!!! The mother picked up the phone and said, "Hello?" It was Mel!!! She asked for
Adam. Adams mother was very happy. She started to cry and said, "Oh! Finally my son
has the courage to talk to you!! Mel was shocked. The line was quiet for a while and
then Mel told Adams mother that she would call him again.

Later in the day, Adam went to the shop. Mel was alone in the shop. Adam was sweating
profusely but not because the air-conditioner in the shop was not functioning. Adam was
very nervous. He was whispering to himself Nothing ventured, nothing gained a few
times. When Mel came nearer, Adam finally opened his mouth and said, Hi, I am Adam.
II know you are Mel. I.I .I like your smellso..so...sorryyour smile!

Mel did not only smile but she gave Adam her cutest smile. Adam was very happy. Hi,
Adam. I have been waiting for this day for so longthank you. Mel gave to Adam a CD
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with the title You Are My Love. Adam grabbed the CD and shouted Yahoo!!!
Yabedabedoo!!.

[508 words]

ESSAY 3:
Write a story about a bus driver beginning with:
The bus was crowded. At the next bus stop,

The bus was crowded. At the next bus stop, I could already see Siti standing
restlessly. The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as Siti with the white
cane made her way carefully up the steps. Siti paid me her bus fare and, using her
hands to feel the location of the seats, walked down the aisle and found the seat which I
reserved for her. Then she settled in.

It had been a year since Siti, 34, became blind. Due to a medical misdiagnosis she had
been rendered sightless, and she was suddenly thrown into a world of darkness. All
she had to cling to was her husband, Mat. Mat was an Air Force officer and he loved Siti
with all his heart. When she first lost her sight, he watched her sink into despair and
was determined to help his wife gain the strength she needed to become independent
again.

One day, Siti felt ready to return to her job, but how would she get there? She used to
take my bus, but was now too terrified to travel alone. Mat volunteered to accompany
her on the bus every single day. Siti was on cloud nine to know that. I also
volunteered to assist Siti in whatever way I could. I felt that my passengers welfare
was my responsibility.

Siti was horrified at the idea of taking the bus again. "I'm blind!", she responded
bitterly. "How am I supposed to know where I am going? Mat was worried but he did not
give up hope. As he promised Siti, for two weeks, Mat, in his military uniform, he
accompanied her to and from work each day. I respected Mat for what he did to boost
Sitis confidence.

As the driver of the bus that Siti took daily to work, I witnessed how Mat taught
her how to rely on her other senses, specifically her hearing, to adapt to her new
environment. I also offered my assistance to Mat to watch out for her, and save
her a seat. Mat was reassured to hear my offer. Finally, Siti decided that she was ready
to travel on her own. Monday morning arrived, and before she left, she hugged Mat, her
temporary bus-riding companion. Her eyes filled with tears of gratitude for his devotion
and love. She said good-bye, and for the first time, Siti took the bus alone. I chatted
with her along the way to make her feel relaxed. After a few days, Siti felt better. As
her bus driver, I was proud that she was going to work all by herself.

On Friday morning, Siti took my bus to work as usual. As she was paying the fare
to me, I said, "Siti, I sure do envy you." She asked me inquisitively, "Why do you say
that you envy me?" I explained, "You know, every morning for the past week, your
husband, Mat, in his military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you
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as you get off my bus. He makes sure you cross the street safely and he watches until
you enter your office building. Then he blows you a kiss, gives you a little salute and
walks away. You are one blessed lady." Tears of contentment poured down Siti's
cheeks. Although she couldn't physically see him, she had always felt Mat's presence.
She was so lucky, for he had given her a gift more powerful than sight, a gift she didn't
need to see to believe - the gift of true love. [590 words]

ESSAY 4:

Write a story about a single mother beginning with:


Mona had to work hard days and nights. After her husband

Mona had to work hard days and nights. After her husband passed away, she had to toil
to bring up her little son alone. She and her son lived in a dilapidated wooden house. It
was a small house with only one bedroom and a kitchen.

Mona wanted Sam to get a good result. She would not let Sam help her do any
household chores or wash his own clothes. The years flew by. Sam sat for his SPM
examination and passed with flying colours. Mona was delirious with joy. She went
round telling her friends, My Sam will go to college and become a manager one day. Ill
move to live with him in the city. My son will take me from rags to riches.

Mona continued to work hard to send money to Sam who was studying a business
degree. For Mona, her life was no picnic. Meanwhile, Sam kept on phoning home to
ask for more money. Mona even had to borrow from her neighbours to send her son the
money.

However, Sam stopped calling home for three years. He simply disappeared. When
Mona phoned the faculty, they told her that he had graduated and left for job. Mona was
baffled. Her heart sank when she thought of her only child. Where was Sam? How
could he do that to her?

One day, Monas neighbour, Lola, came to talk to her about Sam. She told Mona, A
friend of mine met Sam in a bank. He is the branch manager. This is his address. Mona
was bursting with joy. Early in the morning, Mona took the first bus to the city. At the
bus station, she took a taxi to the bank. On the way there, she told the driver about Sam
and what a filial son he was.

The driver stopped his taxi in front of a state-of-the-art building. Mona smiled gleefully.
It was the moment she was going to meet Sam. She imagined he was surprised to meet
her. Inside the building, a security guard asked her who she was looking for. She told the
guard Sams name.

The bank staff saw an old lady holding a worn-out handbag. They were wondering, Why
is she asking for our manager? Meanwhile, Sam pretended he did not know his mother.
Feeling appalled and ashamed, he asked the security guard to ask her to leave. Mona
was shocked to hear that! She looked at Sam in disenchantment and ran out of the
bank.
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Back in her house, Mona cried the whole night for her son had become a cold fish. The
next morning, she sat by the window with Sams photo on her lap. Out of thin air, she
saw him walking towards their house. Soon, she shouted, My Sam is back! My Sam is
back! Sam ran towards Mona and hugged tightly. He regretted the way he behaved. His
colleagues were the ones who made him realized his big mistakes neglected his mother.
His heart bled for what he did to his mother. [506 words]

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