REVISION

WRITING PART
1&2

ENGLISH FORM 3
(Set 1)

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UNIT 1: FAMILY TIES

Read the email below from your friend, Ashna.
From [email protected]
To [email protected]
Subject
Hi,

My young cousins are going to stay with my family when their parents go
outstation. How do I keep them entertained? How about playing games,
watching their favourite cartoons, or taking them to the mall? What will
you do if you are in my shoes? Please help!

Ashna

In about 80 words, write an email to Ashna giving your idea.

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Your pen pal wrote about her / his favourite holiday.

In about 120 words, write an informal letter to tell her / him about your
favourite holiday.

You may use the notes below to help you.

Paragraph 1:  What is your favourite holiday?

 When is it held?

My favourite Paragraph 2:  Who organizes it?

holiday  Who attends it?
 What do you do there?
 How do you feel?
Paragraph 3:  Why you enjoy the holiday?

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SAMPLE ESSAY
Part 1

From [email protected]

To [email protected]

Subject

Dear Ashna,

I’ve been in your shoes before so I think I can help. If I were you, I’d find
out about their interests. Ask them what activities they want to do, places
they want to visit, games they want to play or even food they want to try.
Use that information to plan some activities for them. Carry out activities
that are fun for them and not what you think is interesting. Write soon!

From,
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Dear Johnny,
I enjoyed reading your letter. My favourite holiday is my annual
family holiday. It is held every December and all my relatives are invited.
My parents do all the planning and make the arrangements. I like
helping them. Planning for it is as exciting as the holiday itself. The
holiday begins when everyone arrives at the hotel. I spend time greeting
and catching up with my relatives. Then, the activities begin. We spend
the rest of the holiday visiting interesting places, doing exciting activities,
eating delicious food, and shopping.
This holiday is a great way to spend time with my relatives
because we don’t see each other often. Importantly, I get to form
wonderful childhood memories. Write soon!
From,
Hasnul

UNIT 2: FOOD, FOOD,

FOOD
Read the email below from your friend, Maura.
From [email protected]
To [email protected]
Subject A visit to Malaysia
Hi,

Guess what? My pen pal and her family are visiting Malaysia next
month. They are going to spend the day with us. She really wants to try
some local food. Should I take her out to a restaurant or cook some local
food at home? Let me know what you think.

Maura

In about 80 words, write an email to Maura giving your opinion.

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You have been talking with your classmates about the importance of
protecting the environment. In about 120 words, write an essay about
why the environment needs to be protected. You may use the notes
below to help you.

Where do
you like to
eat?

Would you When do

recommend you go
this place? My there?
favourite
Place to
Eat

Why do
What type
you like
of food
eating
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SAMPLE ESSAY
Part 1
From [email protected]
To [email protected]
Subject A visit to Malaysia

Dear Maura,
Since your pen pal is only spending one day, you can only take her to a
restaurant. Your mother have to cook many dishes if you decide to eat at
home. Why don’t you go to a good food court? You can order several
local dishes so they can try a little of everything. A food court is the best
place to take them so they can try many dishes. Have fun!

Bye!

From
Dayana

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Part 2
My favourite place to eat is at the night market. I walk to the night market
in my neighbourhood with my parents every Saturday.
There are many stalls along the neighbourhood roads. Hawkers sell a
variety of items but most of them sell food. There are local food,
traditional sweet and savoury snacks and even Western food. I like
buying food at night market because it offers many options

UNIT 3: THE WONDERS

OF NATURE
Read the message from your cousin, Jennifer.

Hi,
I’ve always read about the importance of coral reefs. I want to help
save them. Shall I conserve water, participate in a beach clean-up or
donate money to a charity – or maybe something else? I’m confused!
I’d really like some advice.
Jennifer
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In about 80 words, write a message to Jennifer giving some advice.

Hi Jennifer,
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In your class, you have been talking about coral reefs. In about 120
words, write an essay about the threats to coral reefs. You may use the
notes below to help you.

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are coral
What reefs?
happens Where
when are coral
humans reefs
harvest found?
cords? Threats
to coral
reef
What
is happens
overfishing when boat
a problem? drop their
anchors?
how does
rubbish
affect coral
reefs?

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UNIT 4: SPECIAL
RELATIONSHIPS
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Read the note from your neighbour, Vimala.

Hi,
I’m thinking about getting a pet. I know you’ve had a pet for many
years. Could you tell me the best and worst part of owning a pet? I
know your viewpoint can help me make a decision. I hope to hear from
you soon.
Vimala

In about 80 words, write a note to Vimala sharing your experience.

Hi Vimala,
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You have been talking about importance of having good friends to your
classmates. In about 120 words, write an essay about how to choose
good friends. You may use the notes below to help you.
Paragraph 1:  State one impact friends have on
us

Paragraph 2:  Give three characteristics good

How to choose friends should have
good friends?  Explain how each characteristics
affect us
Paragraph 3:  Does forming a friendship take
time and effort?
 What should we do first before
calling someone a good friend.

Write your essay.

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 UNIT 5: A PLACE TO CALL
HOME
Read the message from your friend, Dinah.

Hello,
My aunt is going to move into a new house next week. I’d like to give
her something but I don’t have a lot of money to buy her a
housewarming gift. I thought about helping her move her things, clean
her new house, or unpack her boxes – or perhaps something else? Let
me know what you think.
Dinah

In about 80 words, write a message to Dinah giving some advice.

Hi Dinah,
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Your teacher has been having a class discussion about different types of
homes. In about 120 words, write an essay about your house. You may
use the notes below to help you.
Where is
your
neighbour
hood
located
why you What type
love your of house
house you live in

My house

would you
change describe
anything parts of the
about your house
house
what is
your
favourite
room

Write your essay.

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UNIT 6: READY, STEADY, GO!

Read the email from your English-speaking friend, Roger.
From [email protected]
To [email protected]
Subject Camp trip
Hi,

I want to go on a camp during the next long school holidays. There are
so many activities to do out there. I could go on an Adventure Camp, Art
Camp, Entrepreneurship Camp or Science Camp – maybe something
else? I’d like to know what you think. Please write and let me know what
you think.

Roger

In about 80 words, write an email to Roger giving some advice.

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You have been asked by your class teacher about the importance of
playing sports. In about 120 words, write a speech to your classmates
about the importance of playing sports. You may use the notes below to
help you.
Paragraph 1:  Greet your listeners
What are your going to talk about
Why do people play sports.
Paragraph 2:  What are the benefits of playing
Why playing sports
sports is How is your mental health
important? affected
How is your physical health
affected
Paragraph 3:  What does it take for someone
to play sports
 State briefly how it improves
your overall life
 Thank your listeners

Write your essay.

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