PT3 ESSAY- DESCRIPTIVE

SECTION D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)
Question 1
The picture below shows a snatch theft incident which you witnessed while
walking to school. Based on the picture given, write about the incident for your
school magazine.

When writing about the incident, you should:

describe what happened

express what you felt
suggest ways to prevent snatch theft
write between 120 to 150 words. (Follow the limit which is
allowed by your school teacher)

Tips On How To write

1. Read and understand the question carefully.
2. Find the key words :o For example
: snatch theft, incident, witnessed, walking back to
school magazine.
3. In your essay you need to :o how the snatch theft happened
o your feelings about the incident
o to prevent snatch theft
4. Use the technique to arrange and to write your ideas/points.
5.
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Introduction Paragraph ( 30 50 words )

Last week I walking to school
8.00am football practice
saw neighbour Miss Siti opposite road waiting for bus
she holding a big brown handbag

school,

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Body - First Paragraph ( Describe what you saw happen)

saw a motorbike two men
snatch Miss Sitis handbag fell down screamed for help
shocked gave chase got away
Body - Second Paragraph ( Describe what happened after )
checked on Miss Siti hand and leg bruises
father came took her home made a police report
I felt angry and sad
Body - Third Paragraph ( Suggest ways to prevent... )
People more careful / alert - alone
More street lights - bright roads / safe
Police patrol in / around housing areas
Sample Essay
Cases of snatch thefts are reported almost daily in our local dailies. In
some incidences innocent lives have been lost due this unspeakable act.I
recently was an eye witness to this dastardly act. The horrifying incident
unfolded right in front of my eyes as I was walking to school for my football
practice last week.
The football practice was scheduled at 8.00 in the morning.On that fateful
morning, I decided to walk to school instead of taking the bus as I normally did.
As I was striding along the brick pavement, my eyes caught Miss Siti, my
neighbour, standing on the opposite site of the road waiting to catch a bus to
work. She was gingerly holding a big brown handbag in her hand.I waved to her
and she waved back to me with an angelic smile.I looked at my watch, it was
7.oo a.m.
As I strode past her, I saw two men on a motorbike riding slowly towards
her.Both were wearing full face helmets. I didn't give much thought about it and
just moved on.Suddenly, without warning, they zoomed past her snatching her
handbag in the process.Miss Siti fell down onto the pavement. She was shocked
but managed to scream for help. It all happened so fast.I gave chase but the
thieves managed to escape. They just sped of into the horizon.
I quickly dashed to Miss Siti's aid. There was a look of bewilderment on her
pained face. I helped to check on her.Fortunately, only her hand and leg were
bruised but overall she was alright. I immediately called and informed her father
about the incident.He drove there as fast as lightning and took her home. Later,
they went to the police station to make a report.The barbaric action of the snatch
thieves just made me angry. At the same time, sad when I thought about all
the unfortunate victims who had fallen prey to them.
In order to prevent from becoming a victim of snatch theft, people need to
be more careful. For example, when they are alone at a bus stop or walking back
home alone- alertness plays an important role in ensuring their safety.In addition,
the government should put up more street lights so the streets and dark alleys
can be bright and safe for the public.Lastly, I strongly believe police presence in
and around housing areas would boost public confidence whereby their safety
can be assured by the police.

PT3 ESSAY - INFORMAL LETTER

Sample Question : Your brother spends too much time on the Internet and has
done badly in his PMR Trial Examination.Your mother has asked you to write a
letter advising him how to divide his time wisely.

DON'Ts
Stay Up Late - Chat -Internet
Too Much - Time - Online games
DOs
Have A Timetable - Study - Surf Internet
Use Internet - Gain Knowledge
When writing your letter,
You may use the words and phrases given above.
Elaborate on your writing to make it more interesting.
You may add other relevant information.
Make sure it is not less than 120 words.
___________________________________________
How to answer this question
Use the 6W 1H method
Read the question carefully
Use the information given in the question to write your opening.
Use all the points given.
Don't forget to add your own point(s).
Write at least 200-250 words as time permits.
_______________________________________________________
[Simple Style Essay Sample]

322C,Taman Danau Maluri

53300 Kuala Lumpur.
20 August 2013.
Dear Vince,
How are you? I hope you are fine. Please send my regards to father and
mother. I miss you all dearly. I heard that you did not do well in your recent PMR
Trial Examination. Mother phoned me a few days ago and told me about it.
Father and mother are really worried about you spending too much time on the
Internet. So, I am writing this letter to give you some tips on how to divide your
time wisely.
First of all, young man, don't stay up late.Don't burn your midnight oil
chatting on the Internet. Go to bed early. Our body needs at least 8 to 10 hours
of sleep everyday.Enough sleep will enable your mind to stay sharp and
productive the next day.Therefore, instead of sleeping around 1 to 2 a.m. in the
morning, call it a night around 10 p.m.
Next, don't spend too much time playing online games. There is nothing wrong
in playing online games but when it afects your studies then you should put a
brake to it.My advice is leave all your online gaming activities until you have
finished your PMR Examination. Focus on your studies first, you can continue
playing once you have finished your examination.
Draft out a study timetable to help you manage your time wisely. On the
timetable allocate one to two hours to surf the Internet. Now, remember, the
Internet contains a lot of useful information for everyone. It can be used to gain
knowledge and to sift through
for information useful for your PMR
Examination.
Finally, join some outdoor physical activities rather than just being holed up in
the house in front of your computer the whole day. Go cycling or walking around
the park. Play football or badminton with your friends in the evenings. Physical
activities help keep your body and mind healthy. You need a healthy body and
mind to do well in your PMR Examination.
I wish I could write more but I have to stop here for now. I have to prepare for
my next week's final term semester examination. I hope you will take my advice
and mend your ways. I wish you all the best in your PMR Examination. Hugs and
kisses.
Your loving sister,
Bernice Gabriel.
______________________________________________________
(The sample essay above is roughly more than 350 words and I have used 5 idioms in the essay)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Burn Your Midnight Oil - doing something(working) for very long hours.
Call it a night - to end (stop) what one is doing at night.
Put a brake to it - to stop an activity.
Sift through - to remove something from something.
Holed up - hide and wait / just staying put in a place.

Latest (PT3) English Exam Format

Section A
- 10 marks [ Error Identification]
Section B

(i) - 10 marks [ short passage ]

(ii) - 10 marks [ short passage ]
(iii) - 10 marks [ short message - 50 words]

Section C

(i) - 15 marks [ Passage]

(ii) - 5 marks [Poem ]

Section D

(i) - 30 marks [ Essay - 120-150 words ]

(ii) - 10 marks [ Novel ]
------------100 marks
-------------

Total
Section A
Section B
SectionC
Section D

- 15 minutes - [10marks]
- 40 minutes - [30marks]
20
minutes
- 45 minutes - [40marks]

[20marks]

PT3 READING & LISTENING TEST 2015

PT3 'READING ALOUD' and 'SPOKEN INTERACTION' tests will be held from 428 August 2015, whereas, your 'LISTENING TEST' will be held on 11 August
2015. It's just around the corner. I'm sure most of you out there would like to
know the 'MARKING SCHEME' for these tests.
Keep reading and you will find the answer below....
ALL THE BEST IN YOUR 2015
SPEAKING & LISTENING TEST..!

(A) Objective

To encourage student to read the given text aloud using correct

pronunciation, intonation and stress plus show an awareness of audience
(teachers / examiners), purpose and context.

(B) Assessment For Reading Aloud-[ 10 marks ]

1. Students will be assessed on their accurate pronunciation and intonation.
2. Students will be assessed on the fluency of their text deliverance and their
reading rhythm (stress).
3. Students will be assessed on their excellent awareness of audience,
purpose and context.
(C) Assessment For Spoken Interaction - [20 marks ]
1. Students will be assessed on their ability to take part in social interaction
to express ideas, opinions and thoughts.
2. Students will be assessed on their well developed personal responses.
3. Students will be assessed on their fluent and excellent ability to sustain
the conversation.
4. Students will be assessed on their usage of a wide range of vocabulary
with a variety of sentence structures.
5. Students will be assessed on their usage of accurate grammar and
accurate pronunciation.
(D) Marking Scheme
A

READING
ALOUD

EXCELLEN
T
(9-10)

GOOD
(7-8)

AVERAGE
(5-6)

WEAK
(3-4)

VERY
WEAK
(1-2)

*'0' mark will be given to student who is unable to read even a single word from
the given text.

SPEAKING
INTERACTI
ON

A
EXCELLEN
T
(17-20)

B
GOOD
(13-16)

C
AVERAGE
(9-12)

D
WEAK
(5-8)

E
VERY
WEAK
(1-4)

*'1' mark will be given to student who uses any other language predominantly.
*'0' mark will be given to student who is unable to give any response in English.
Kopitiam Tips For Reading Aloud
1. Sit with an upright body position (don't slouch or sit like an unta) - read
the given text loud and clear (don't shout nor scream) as if your teacher is
deaf or something.
2. Keep reading confidently even if you make grammar or pronunciation
mistakes (which might occur).
3. Don't read too fast or too slow. Read accordingly with a proper tempo and
timing. ( imagine your self as a graceful ballet dancer)
4. Make sure you use the proper stress and intonation when reading your
text.
Kopitiam Tips For Spoken Interaction
1. Take a deep breath - relax and stay cool and calm even if you are sweating
like crazy.
2. Keep your English simple and nice - use proper tenses when you speak.
3. Make sure you speak or interact loud enough for your teacher to hear you
- don't murmur or speak with a low pitch.

4. Don't worry too much about your grammar or your English - just talk and
keep talking until your teacher asks you to stop.
5. Remember the more you talk the better chance you have to get better
scores.
6. If you just keep quiet or talk less - the less mark you'll be awarded.
*I hope my sharing will be of help to all the students who will be taking their oral
and listening test this August.Finally, please get the latest info from your
respective school teachers....ALL THE BEST!

(A)

LISTENING

1.SECTION

TEXT

10

Multiple

Choice

choices

of

20

MARKS

Questions

(OBJECTIVE)

Total of 10 marks

Students
eg:-

are

given

answers

to

choose

Question
How

much

Circle

does

the

plate
of
A
B
C
D
correct

noodles

from
1
cost?
RM1.00
RM2.00
RM3.00
RM3.50
answer.

2.SECTION B - 10 Limited Response Questions ( SUBJECTIVE)

Total of 10 marks

Students are not given any answers to choose from

Students have to listen to the recording carefully and write down the
answer in the space provided.

The recording will be played twice (2 times )

*
Write
down
the
correct
answer.
Each student is given 30 minutes to answer the questions - 15 minutes for each
section.