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Inggeris PMR : DIRECTED WRITING :SAMPLE ESSAYS

SMK Kayu Jatis Fund-Raising Carnival
The 30
th
June, which happened to be warm and sunny Sunday morning,
saw the field of SMK Kayu Jati as a hive of activities. On a day when
everyone else was resting at home, glued to their television sets, the
students of this school and their parents had sacrificed their beauty sleep
to be in school by six-thirty. Reason? They were there to help out with
the one-day carnival jointly organized by the school authorities and the
Parent-Teacher Association.
The idea for the carnival was mooted by our beloved Principal, Puan
Hajah Sri Asmida Saadon , to raise funds for several projects. The school
hopes to use the money collected to help needy students pay their tuition
fees. The money will also be used to help sponsor twenty students who
come from single parent homes. Other than that, the money will also be
used to buy new books for the school library as the existing books are
torn and tattered. Some reference books are outdated while the fiction
books are from our parents era.
The parents and teachers had set up stalls offering a variety of mouth-
watering dishes. Pn. Ruzi Liyana, the senior assistant, could be seeing
slaving over a barbeque pit, fanning sticks of chicken satay and
frankfurters. Not to be outdone was the chairman of the PTA, Tuan Haji
Nasoha. Together with a few teachers and parents, he could be seen
serving his endless streams of customers a variety of ice-blended drinks.
Other popular stalls included Pn. Hidayahs Nyonya Fare and Mr. Wees
Bollywood Cuisine. I found out that the teachers and parents had slaved
hard from three a.m. to prepare the food at home. Judging from the
crowd, I can safely say that many of our teachers are good cooks.
Moreover, all the food was sold out by 1 p.m. Many visitors who came
later were disgruntled but Puan Hajah Sri Asmida saved the day. She had
earlier made arrangements with the restaurants nearby to supply food to
the school should such situation occur.
The games stall were handled by the students themselves. The Ghost
House was all-time favourite, with tickets for the day sold out by 12
noon. Many children could be seen trying their hand on mini golf, ride a
pony and the numerous dart games which offered attractive prizes to
winners.
The prefectorial Board members had turned music deejays for the event.
For a mere 50 sen, they spun popular English, Malay, Chinese and Hindi
songs. Requests for dedications k\ept them busy the whole day.
The carnival was over by 4 p.m. More than three thousand people had
turned up to support our carnival. A whooping RM 50 000 was raised.
Some parents have suggested that the carnival be made an annual fare as
it not only helps the school raise funds for useful projects but also
encourages co-operation among all parties involved. Lets hope that next
years carnival is even more successful and we can have a much-needed
school hall.
Reported by,
Thalathiyah Nawawi
Some Tips on Weight Loss and Weight Management
These days, many teenagers are very concerned about their weight. Many
go on crash diets hoping to be transformed into models with svelte
figures. Some, who are already slim, embark on such diets to become as
skinny as Victoria Beckham. The seriousness with which teens tackle
weight issues is worrying as the methods they use, such as going on crash
diets and consuming slimming pills, are harmful. This article is therefore
written with the aim of giving sensible solutions to weight loss and
weight management.
First, one should always eat sensibly. One way to do this is to cut down
on foods that are high in sugar and fats such as cakes, biscuits and fast
food. You should consume more fibre-rich foods as they keep you feeling
full for a longer period of time. Instead of eating white bread, go for
whole meal bread. Also, you should consume more vegetables and fruits,
especially green leafy vegetables. Be selective of the fruits you eat and
avoid those with a high sugar content. One important tip to help in
weight management is to chew your food slowly. This way you will eat
less. When you eat in a rush, you tend to eat more and the results will
show on the scale.
You should never go on crash diets as they are unhealthy. One major
reason for this is that you will gain back the weight that you had lost. At
the end of it, you might even be heavier than when you first started
dieting. Crash diets take a toll on your body. This is detrimental
especially to students. When you deprive your body of food, you will feel
physically tired and mentally sluggish an this will affect your daily
activities and disrupt your studies. Remember, your body needs
nutrients in the right amounts to function efficiently.
Another useful tip to reduce your weight is to learn t recognize
hunger pangs. Whenever you feel hungry, ask yourself whether you are
really hungry. In fact, you might only be thirsty. This way you can cut
down on unnecessary calories by drinking plain water instead of
reaching for food.
Lastly exercise regularly. No weight loss programme is effective
without some form of exercise. Exercise helps to burn calories and you
continue burning calories for some time after finishing your exercise
routine. Experts recommend that you exercise at least three times a week
for a minimum of thirty minutes. There are many forms of exercise you
can take up, the easiest of which is walking.
Remember, your goal should be life-long weight management, not
just short term weight loss at the expense of your health. Maintaning a
healthy lifestyle takes effort especially in a country which is a culinary
delight where people eat all the time. You have to be disciplined if you
want to achieve and maintain your ideal body weight.
SAMPLE 2
It is Road Safety Week in your school and you have been asked to give a
speech. Write out the speech that you will give.
Include the following points:
reckless drivers and motorists
speeding
tired drivers, especially drivers of lorries
poor road conditions
poorly maintained vehicles
everyone is responsible for road safety

You should use all the points given above. When writing the speech, you
should remember:
to use the proper address and closing remarks
that your listeners are students and teachers
to write in paragraphs

Comment:
The instructions indicate that this talk would be given in your school,
perhaps at assembly, so you would address the principal, teachers and
other pupils. You are instructed to mention the topic of your talk. You
can also mention your purpose for giving the talk, which is part of the
programme for Road Safety Week. Make sure you include all the points
given. You can arrange the points in any logical sequence, expanding
on them with examples or explanations of your own. For your ending,
you should tell your listeners how you would like them to respond,
adding a suitable saying if you know one. And thank them for listening
to you.

Sample Answer:

A very good morning to our Principal, teachers and my fellow students,

I am very glad indeed to be standing here in front of you this
morning. You see, as I was crossing the road in front of our school, I
was nearly hit by a motorcyclist, who had suddenly turned out of the
school gate and was speeding in the wrong direction, straight for me!
Fortunately, I was able to jump aside in time. Its such a strange
timing, since I was planning to give a talk entitled Keeping Our Roads
Safe in conjunction with Road Safety Week.

Anyhow, this is my first point. Roads are often made dangerous by
reckless motorists or motorcyclists who speed around, not looking out
for other road users. Sometimes motorcyclists even conduct races on
the road! Such irresponsible road hogs should be collared by the
authorities. There should be stricter enforcement of the traffic rules
and bigger tines should be imposed on reckless drivers. Some drivers
are rather young, and perhaps too immature to realise the dangers
that they are inflicting on others. I believe that the minimum age for
new drivers should be increased to 20.

A common situation when dangerous driving occurs is when the
drivers are too tired, for example, when a lorry driver has to drive long
distances across the country. Such practices should be actively
discouraged. Awareness campaigns should be carried out on the
dangers of driving non-stop for long periods. Furthermore, the
authorities should also suspend the licenses of dangerous drivers,
especially those driving heavy vehicles.

Finally, road safety is also affected by poor road conditions and
poorly maintained vehicles. The authorities should carry out regular
checks on vehicles to ensure that only road-worthy vehicles are
allowed on the roads. It is also the duty of the government to keep the
roads in good condition.

If the government and the citizens realise the importance of road
safety and take active steps to remedy the situation, there will be less
road accidents. So, whether you are a motorist, a motorcyclist or a
pedestrian, lets try to do our part to make the roads safer.
Remember: The life you save could be your own.
Thank you.

SAMPLE ESSAYS 3
Directed Writing: Speech/Talk
Good Morning to the Principal, teachers and students. I am Siti
Nur Hanisah bt Mohamad Yazid, the president of the School Safety Club.
This morning, I wish to talk to you about Personal Safety To, From
and In School.
Remember you will be safe when coming to school or returning from
school if you move around in pairs or groups. There is always safety in
numbers. When you are in a group, you will not be likely fall victim to
criminals. If you are alone, it is safer to use the bus instead of the taxi.
There are more people on the bus and you will be safe in company.
If you notice suspicious strangers anywhere, do not hesitate to report
them to the school authorities. You will be able to save yourself or other
young people from harm. After school, do not loiter around. Return
home immediately after school. Your home is the safest place for you.
If you have to return home late, use brightly lit streets and avoid dark,
lonely lanes. Many young people fall prey to snatch thieves and rapists in
lanes which are hardly used. Most importantly, if something crops up in
school and you are forced to return home late, inform your parents. In
this way your parents can be on the lookout for you.
The school can also be a dangerous place if you do not take necessary
precautions. If you have to leave the classroom to visit the toilet or for
any reason, ask the teacher for permission. If the teacher is not in class
and you have to leave in an emergency, inform a classmate before you
get out of class. Let at least one person know of your whereabouts.
Another important piece of advice to follow all rules, regulations and
instructions. These are safety measures and if you follow them you will
be safe. Also avoid empty classrooms and dark corners. Danger always
lurks in these places. If for some reason your parents are late in picking
you up from school, wait near the guardhouse. You can be sure there will
be people there at all times.
I hope you are convinced that there are many threats to your personal
safety. Do pay heed to all that I have told you and follow the steps I have
outlined to you. Remember we want you to be safe at all times.
Thank you.
Directed Writing: Letter - Reply
Your cousin has just been offered a place in Form 6. However, he has also been
offered a factory job at a monthly salary of RM800. His family is not rich. He
writes to you to ask for your opinion, as he has always loved and respected
you.
Write a letter to him, giving your opinion. You should base your letter on the
points given above, adding any other information or ideas of your own.
When writing this letter, you should remember that:
you are writing to your cousin, who loves you
your cousin is worried
you have to use the proper letter format
you should write grammatical sentences
Reasons for Leaving
School
Reasons For Doing Form 6
Afraid to fail Form 6
Job offer
Family not very well
off
Tired of studying
Family can still afford to
support him Quite a good
student
Opportunity to enter
university Better job
prospects with STPM

Comment:
Even though this is an informal letter, you have to write full grammatical
sentences. Include all the points given, elaborating on them. Use a warm
tone and express love and concern.
Sample Answer:
21,Jalan SS4/17,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
2 APRIL 2012.
Dear Ibtisam,
It is great to hear from you after such a long time. Please send my
regards to your family. Regarding your job offer, I have thought about it
and here are a few points I would like to add to yours.
According to you, there are two reasons for taking up the job offer.
Firstly, you family could use the extra income as you all are not very well
off. You could then contribute instead of being a burden to them.
Secondly, you stated that you were afraid of failing Form 6, which is
acknowledged by some students as the hardest exam in the world. If you
do fail, you will have wasted two years in Form 6. Furthermore, you are
tired of studying and decide that you want to start working.
There are, however, a few good reasons why you should continue your
studies. Your family can actually still afford to support you as Form 6 is
not very expensive. Besides, I am sure that your father would like to see
you complete your studies as you have always been quite a good student.
If you do well in your Form 6, you will then be able to enter university.
This will open up a lot of good job prospects for you. Even with just
STPM qualification, you can still earn a higher wage. This will eventually
be worth more than your two years working experience, that is if you
decide to start working now.
Therefore, in conclusion, I would advise you to do form 6 if you feel
confident in yourself and if your family agrees to support you. If you
decide to go for it, make sure you do your best.
Your cousin,
Amira
Directed Writing: Letter - Reply
Dear Aileen,
Thank you for your letter which I received two weeks ago. I am glad to
know that you are in good health.
In your letter, you asked me to look for a college which offers a
computing course. Well, I went around to several renowned colleges
in Kuala Lumpur and asked for information on the computing courses
offered. I also discussed the matter with several friends who are doing
similar courses and they, too, agree that you should take up the Diploma
in Computing Course at Hidayah College.
Hidayah College has a proven track-record. The students
fromHidayah College re highly sought after as they are knowledgeable,
skilled and reliable. Moreover, the duration of this course is only 10
months. This means you will be able to finish faster and join the
workforce much sooner. I know this is important to you as you want to
lighten your parents burden, more so since your father is going to retire
soon. Furthermore, the college promises that you will get a job once you
complete the course.
Another reason why you should take up the course at this college is the
low fee if RM 3 500 which is payable in two installments. The other
colleges charge between Rm 5 000- Rm 8 000 for similar courses and
the payments must be made upon enrolment. I know that you would
definitely prefer to pay in two installments so as not to tax your parents
too much.
In addition, Hidayah College is well-equipped. The lecture rooms are air-
conditioned and the library is well-equipped. You will be able to study in
comfort and need not go to other libraries to source for reference
materials. Moreover, the lecturers are experienced. Most importantly,
the college allows free use of computers. This means that you need not
buy a computer and so you can cut down on expenses. Another way you
can cut down on costs is by staying in the hostels provided by the college.
Living in Kuala Lumpur can be very difficult especially for those on a
tight budget as food and housing costs are very expensive. The college
charges reasonable rates for the hostel and I know that you can get cheap
food in that vicinity. Finally, the college promises scholarships to its top
students who wish to pursue a degree course. With your diligence and
determination, I am sure that you will be one of the recipients of this
scholarship award.
I have no doubts that this college is suitable for you. If you need more
information, please do not hesitate to call.
Till I hear from you, take care
Your friend
Anuar Mahalil
Directed Writing: Letter to the editor
Nizam Adzhar bin Chalmen,
36 Jalan TR15/33,
Taman Fazreena,
45100 Pernas
The Editor
Morning Star,
23 Jalan Iman,
45100 PERNAS 14 February 2012
Dear Madam,
Proximity of Shopping Complex to school
I wish to express my concerns regarding the location of the mega
shopping complex that is taking shape around SMK Tasik Fazreena.
SMK Tasik Fazreena is a good school and the discipline of the students is
very good. However, things may change soon.
2. I believe that truancy is going to be a major problem because the
shooping complex is less than 100 metres from the entrance of the
school. Students are going to be attracted to the exciting activities
happening at the shopping complex. They will start missing classes.
3. Students will also waste a lot of time loitering I the shopping complex.
Even if they do not miss school, they will go there after school instead of
going home or to extra-curricular activities.
4. Another social problem that will be created is that of young students
mixing with bad company. We know that many drug pushers, addicts
and gangsters, hang out at shopping complexes, waiting for victims.
Innocent teenagers may start mixing with bad company and get involved
in unhealthy habits or even criminal activities.
5. A disadvantage of having a shopping complex so close to the school is
that children will be attracted to it and get into the habit of frequenting
the shops. Parents may not be able to control their childrens spending.

6. Another problem that may arise is the disruption of teaching and
learning. The loud music and promotional activities that are held
frequently in shopping malls will infiltrate the school and capture the
attention of the young and impressionable students.
7. Finally, the roads around SMK Tasik Fazreena are going to be
congested. As it is now, there is already traffic congestion before and
after school hours. With the opening of the complex, the volume of
traffic is definitely going to increase.
These are some of the problems that we, the teachers and students of
SMK Tasik Fazreena, anticipate. I hope the authorities concerned will
take appropriate steps to overcome the problems mentioned.
Thank you.
(Nizam Adzhar bin Chalmen)
Directed Writing: Letter of Complaint
Chia Meng Hui,
SMK Kayu Ara Pasong,
82010 Pontian,
Johor.
En Ramlan bin Parmin,
Principal,
SMK Kayu Ara Pasong,
82010 Pontian,
JOHOR 27 March 2012
Dear Sir,
Poor Quality of Food and Services at School Canteen
As Head of the Canteen Prefects, I wish to complain about the poor
quality of food and services by our school canteen.
2. First of all, there are several complaints about the lack of variety in
food. The menu is the same every day. As a result, students get bored of
the same food. Students also say that the food served is tasteless and
cold. Food should be cooked and served piping hot. In addition, the food
sold is unhealthy. At times it is oily and at other times it is too salty. In
the long run our health will suffer as we may end up with high blood
pressure or high cholesterol. Something needs to be done about this
situation.
3. I have also noticed that the food prepared is unhygienic conditions.
Most of the time cooked food is left uncovered and the vegetables are
washed on the dirty floor. Recently many students have fallen ill with
food poisoning.
4. Quite often the cutlery, that the workers say has been washed, is oily.
This simply proves that the cutlery is not washed properly.
5. Several students have complained that the canteen workers are rude.
They bark at the students for no rhyme or reason. In addition, the
workers are careless when returning the change. Students are often
short-changed. This must stop.
6. Another criticism I have against the workers is that they are not
properly dressed. When handling food, workers are required to wear
aprons, caps and gloves to ensure cleanliness is maintained at all times.
We hope that the school administration will attend to our complaints
and take necessary action a soon as possible. Thank you.
Yours faithfully
(Chia Meng Hui)

ot 117, Kg Ayer Hitam,
Jalan Bidor,
35600 Teluk Intan,
Perak.

28 May 2011
Dear Tina,
How are you and your family I hope your family is in the pink. I heard
that you want to pick up an interesting hobby. I have some suggestions
for you to make choices.
I think reading is an activity that is both fun and enlightening. Reading
expands your knowledge and understanding. When you read, you will
feel relax and peaceful.
So, if you have not yet cultivated a reading habit, there are some useful
tips to get you started. Firstly, you must not read things that make you
feel bored. There is no benefit in reading things you do not enjoy. Once
you have completed a book it gives you a sense of accomplishment.
Then, you must always visit the library or bookstore to give you more
interest in reading. You also must always have a book around. You must
try to carry a book or any reading material whenever you go. Next, you
must always read something that will give you some knowledge or
advantage.
You also need to set aside a regular time to read. Some people like to
read in the morning and some before bedtime. Determine what works
best for you and decide your own convenient time to read.
I think thats all for now. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care and do
not waste your time anymore. Bye.
Your friend,
Tips on how to improve your reading habit.
Reading is an activity that is both fun and enlightening. Reading also
gain knowledge and get it into ones head. Having said that, it is an
activity that many people do not engage in often. For you to advance
and not to get left behind, it is important that you must improve a good
reading habit.
If you have not cultivated a reading habit yet, these are some useful tips
to improve your reading habit. First and foremost, we must have a book
around. Therefore, try to carry a book or any reading material wherever
you go. As the saying goes, armed to the teeth. Subsequently, set
aside a regular time to read. If you are busy in the daytime, during the
night time or before going to bed, you can take a book and read.
In addition to this, visit the library or bookstore. Take time to browse and
let your eyes find things of interest. Last but not least, set a reading goal.
Start with something attainable and stick to it. As your reading habit
gradually improves, you may start to set a higher goal.
In a nutshell, reading habit will develop your mental aptitude and it is a
proven fact. Similarly, it improves your ability to think and analyze things.
Taking actions by following the tips given to improve your reading habit.
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