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:

descri
be what
happened
expres
s what
you felt
sugges
t 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

your feelings about the incident

school,

to prevent snatch theft

4. Use the technique to arrange and to write your ideas/points.

5. Introduction Paragraph ( 30 50 words )
o

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

Body - First Paragraph ( Describe what you saw happen)

o

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 )

o

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... )

o

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 shockedbut managed to scream
for help. It all happened so fast.I gave chase but the thieves managed to escape. They just
sped off 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 alonealertness 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.