SMK SULTAN ALAUDDIN RIAYAT SHAH 1 PAGOH

MUET

PAPER 4 - WRITING
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INTRODUCTION
MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)
PAPER 4 - WRITING (800/4)
NO
1
2
3
4
5

ITEM
Weighting
Duration
Number of questions
Possible genre

DESCRIPTION
30%
1 Hour (90 minutes)
2 questions
Report, article, essay and journal.

Question type
(Factor = 0.9)
QUESTION

TYPE

LENGTH

MARKS

Question
1

GRAPHIC INFORMATION
REPORT
(GIR)
CONTINUOUS WRITING
(CW)

Not more
than 200
words
Not less
than 350
words

40 Marks

Question
2
TOTAL
MARKS

60 Marks

100 MARKS

Examination procedure
1) Answer all questions
2) Question 1 = Analyzing information from a non-linear source
into a report.
3) Question 2 = Continuous writing in various topics.
4) Composition Technique :
a) Graphic Information Report (GIR)
b) Brainstorming.
i) WH Question Technique (WHQT)
ii) Senses Technique (ST)
iii) Example Technique (ET)
6) Mechanic of Writing :
a) Opening / Introduction
b) Content / Body (4 Contents)
c) Closing / Conclusion

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MARKING SCHEME FOR GRAPHIC INFORMATION REPORT (GIR)

GRAPHIC INFORMATION REPORT
DIVISION OF MARK
(GIR)
DESCRIPTION
MARKS
1) Introduction (I )
2
2) Legend
(L)
4
3) Data
(D)
15
4) Trend
(T)
15
5) Conclusion
(C)
4
TOTAL
40 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME FOR CONTINUOUS WRITING (CW)

BAND DESCRIPTION
BAND

MARK

26 - 30

Fulfills task very competently :

Shows excellent response to the task

Develops ideas efficiently-linked

Presents viewpoints effectively

Shows mature treatment of the topic

21 - 25

Fulfills task competently :

Shows good response to the task

Develops ideas reasonably well linked

Presents viewpoints reasonably well

Shows reasonably mature treatment of the topic

16 - 20

Fulfills task satisfactorily :

Shows satisfactory response to the task

Develops ideas satisfactorily-linked

Presents viewpoints satisfactorily

Shows satisfactory mature treatment of the

topic

11 - 15

Fulfills task modestly :

Shows modest response to the task

Develops ideas with some effort-modestly linked

Very modest attempt to present viewpoints

Shows modestly mature treatment of the topic

6 - 10

Fulfills task in a limited way :

Shows limited response to the task

Hardly develops ideas-poorly linked

Hardly any attempt to present viewpoints

Hardly shows mature treatment of the topic

0-5

Fulfills task in a very limited way :

Shows very limited response to the task

Mere mention of stimuli given

No attempt to present viewpoints

Shallow and immature treatment of the topic

HIGHLY
PROFICIENT
USER

5
PROFICCIENT
USER

4
SATISFACTORY
USER

3
MODEST USER

2
LIMITED
USER

1
VERY LIMITED
USER

TASK FULFILLMENT

LANGUAGE

MARK

TOTAL
MARK

Very competent control of language :

Language accurate-one or two slips
Hardly any spelling errors
Meaning comes across very clearly
Uses wide variety of sentence structures effectively
Very appropriate and varied vocabulary
Able to link ideas very effectively
Competent control of language :
Language largely accurate-few minor errors
Spelling generally accurate
Meaning comes across clearly
Some variety of sentence structures
Appropriate and varied vocabulary
Able to link ideas effectively
Satisfactory control of language :
Language fairly accurate-some minor errors
Few spelling errors
Meaning comes across satisfactorily
Some variety of sentences but tendency to use simple
sentences
Reasonably appropriate and varied vocabulary
Able to link ideas satisfactorily
Modest control of language :
Language sometimes accurate-mistakes are more serious
Some spelling errors
Meaning may be occasionally unclear but not
incomprehensible
Limited variety of sentences-generally simple structures
Modestly appropriate vocabulary but mainly simple
Attempts to link ideas but not quite satisfactorily
Limited control of language :
Language largely inaccurate
More spelling errors
Meaning is sometimes blurred making reading difficult
Hardly any variety of sentences-mainly simple structures
Hardly any appropriate vocabulary and no variety
Hardly any attempts to link ideas
Modest control of language :
Language grossly inaccurate
Serious spelling errors
Meaning is often unclear and incomprehensible
No variety of sentences structures at all
Inappropriate vocabulary and no variety
No attempts at linking ideas

26 - 30

51 - 60

21 - 25

41 - 50

16 - 20

31 - 40

11 - 15

21 - 30

6 - 10

11 - 20

0-5

0 - 10

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PART 1
COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES
TOPIC 1 : SENTENCE STRUCTURES
TOPIC 2 : SENTENCE MAKING
TOPIC 3 : BRAINSTORMING (WHQT/ST/ET)
TOPIC 4 : WRITING EXPERIMENT
TOPIC 5 : GRAPHIC INFORMATION
REPORT (GIR)

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TOPIC 1 : SENTENCE STRUCTURES

Learning Outcome: 4.1.1 - Using correct grammar.

4.1.2 - Using correct spelling and mechanics.
4.1.3 - Using correct sentence structure.

LEVEL 1
Rearrange the following words to form meaningful sentences. Write the sentences in
the spaces provided.
Example :
loves - in - park - he - walk - the - to
He loves to walk in the park.
1) am - a - I - worker - factory
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2) of - Jim - afraid - dogs - is
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3) sing - Aileen - and - dance - can
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4) holiday - is - tomorrow - school - a
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5) father - the - man - my - is - old
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6) close - bathroom - please - door - the
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7) girl - me - little - some - the - gives - money
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8) kick - hard - Danny - ball - the - very
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9) cat - under - the - hide - chair - the
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10) lost - wallet - toilet - Jimmy - his - the - in
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11) quite - computer - the - heavy - is
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12) left - at - the - turn - crossroads - ahead
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LEVEL 2
Rearrange the following words to form meaningful sentences. Write the sentences in
the spaces provided.
Example :
boy - house - from - burning - the - escapes
The boy escapes from the burning house.
1) is - class - boy - my - tallest - the - Ali - in
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2) they - fly - elephants - heavy - are - cannot - because
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3) teacher - respect - the - and - we - rules - our - must - obey
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4) go - buy - to - some - Cindy - shop - the - sweets - to
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5) the - wall - the - horse - jump - can - over
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6) taste - chocolate - and - bitter - the - sweet - of - is
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7) train - the - at - arrived - station - on - time - the
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8) national - flag - citizen - respect - must - the - every
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9) sells - the - shop - various - of - dresses - kind - pants - and
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10) the - cannot - hear - us - noise - they - because - of
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11) angry - he - manager - at - late - the - him - because - always - is
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12) bus - nearly - the - driver - the - careless - ram - shop
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LEVEL 3 (+ CONNECTORS)
Rearrange the following words to form meaningful sentences. Write the sentences in the
spaces provided.
Example :
knock down - the - woman - old - the - car - and - quickly - escape - then
The car knock down the old woman and then escape quickly .
1) Besides - Rudy - fishing - bird - swimming - also - watching - loves - and
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2) hobby - my - is - drawing - moreover - fun - it - and - is - interesting
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3) very - smoking - and - dangerous - is - also - money - our - wasting
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4) medicine - to - dislike - he - take - so - illness - persist - his
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5) is - lazy - doing - in - homework - Jenny - as a result - fail - examination - the - in - she
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6) naughty - is - boy - a - he - therefore - clean - must - the - punishment - he - toilet - as
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7) left - take - if - is - you - the - road - it - winding - but - view - beautiful - is - the
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8) involved - in - accident - he - horrible - a - however - escape - he - unhurt
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9) like - read - Nancy - to - newspaper - during - her - free time - while - reads - Nina - novel
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10) Despite of - finish - heavy - still - work - men - the - rain - the - can - their
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11) Although - late - nobody - warn - she - always - dare - her - to
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12) In spite of - she - successful - her - disability - be - can - a - businesswoman
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TOPIC 2 : SENTENCE MAKING

Learning Outcome:

4.2.1 - Using varied vocabulary and expression.

4.2.2 - Using clear varied sentence structures.

LEVEL 1
Make a sentence by using the word provided .
Example :
play
It is dangerous to play on the road .
1) answer
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2) back
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3) coconut
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4) dark
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5) empty
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6) fierce
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7) good
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8) hide
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9) ink
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10) journey
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11) know
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12) long
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LEVEL 2
Make a sentence by using the word provided .
Example :
careless - accident
The careless lorry driver involve in the accident.
1) night - office
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2) pick - question
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3) reduce - sound
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4) termite - under
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5) victory - white
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6) young - along
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7) bridge - complain
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8) dinner - extra
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9) funny - ground
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10) heart - ill
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11) jealous - king
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12) low - mountain
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LEVEL 3
Make a sentence by using the word provided .
Example :
kick - leap - move
The man kick the gangster and he leap forward to push the bag . He also can move quickly to
run away .
1) narrow - opposite - perfect
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2) queen - rare - surrender
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3) thin - use - vague
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4) wait - yellow - avoid
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5) bait - cover - down
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6) eleven - feel - glass
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7) hang - insect - jar
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8) kind - love - die
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9) natural - own - pity
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10) quality - rash - hospital
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11) target - upset - valid
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12) smoke - shout - ash
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TOPIC 3 : BRAINSTORMING

Learning Outcome: 4.5.1 - Presenting relevant ideas.

4.5.2 - Providing adequate content.
4.5.3 - Showing a mature treatment of topic.

LEVEL 1
Lengthen these sentences step by step. Add a word or phrase at each level.
Example:
I want a house .
a) I want a big house.
b) I want to buy a big house
c) I want to buy a big house by the sea
d) I want to buy a big house by the sea when I grow up.
1) I go for a holiday.
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
2) I go to the school.
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
3) I like eating ice-cream.
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
4) My hobby is reading.
a) ___________________________________________________________________
b) ___________________________________________________________________
c) ___________________________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________________________

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LEVEL 2 - (WHQT)
Lengthen these sentences step by step. Add a word or phrase at each level. Use the WH
QUESTION TECHNIQUE (WHAT/WHEN/WHY/WHO/WHERE/HOW)
Example:
I want a house .
a) WHAT - I want a big house.
b) HOW
- I want to buy a big house
c) WHERE - I want to buy a big house by the sea
d) WHEN
- I want to buy a big house by the sea when I grow up.
1) The accident was very horrible .
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________________________
2) The water pollution is very serious .
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________________________
3) The trip to London was very interesting .
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________________________
4) The discipline among students is getting worse .
a) ___________________________________________________________________
b) ___________________________________________________________________
c) ___________________________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________________________

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LEVEL 3 - (ST)
Lengthen these sentences step by step. Add a word or phrase at each level. Use the SENSES
TECHNIQUE (SEE/HEAR/SMELL/TOUCH/FEEL)
Example:
The night market is a very busy place .
a) SEE
- I can see a lot of people .
b) HEAR - I can hear a hawker shouting to make people come to his stall
c) SMELL - I can smell the bad stench of rubbish nearby
d) TOUCH - I can touch the dress that I want to buy
e) FEEL
- I feel glad to live in a multi-racial country , Malaysia .
1) The classroom is very neat and tidy .
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________________________
2) The police manage to solve the kidnapping case .
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________________________
3) The Formula 1 racing is very interesting .
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________________________
4) The children are fighting among themselves .
a) ___________________________________________________________________
b) ___________________________________________________________________
c) ___________________________________________________________________
d) ___________________________________________________________________
e) ___________________________________________________________________

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LEVEL 4 - (ET)
Lengthen these sentences step by step. Add a word or phrase at each level. Use the
EXAMPLE TECHNIQUE .
1) Ali go to the grocery shop to buy some goods, for example___________________________
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2)

The beach of Tioman Island is fantastic because of _________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

3)

The mechanic needs his tools to repair the car such as ______________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

4)

The new supermarket comprise of a few sections namely ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

5)

The boy enter the shop and a few minutes later he bring some stationary such as _______
___________________________________________________________________________

6)

The crew of the ship needs to get their supply of ___________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

7)

There are many activities that we can join in the resort, for example __________________
__________________________________________________________________________

8)

Everyone complain about the bad service of the restaurant namely ________________
__________________________________________________________________________

9)

John was elected as a Prime Minister because of his________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

10)

We need to prepare for the party and we need to buy a lot of things, for example _____
__________________________________________________________________________

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TOPIC 4 : WRITING EXPERIMENT

Learning Outcome:

4.2.1 - Using varied vocabulary and expression.

4.2.2 - Using clear varied sentence structures.

MUET
DATE: ____________

LEVEL 1
Write an essay according to the title given in not less than 100 words
1) The advantages of the internet to teenagers.
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2) The disadvantages of hand phones to teenagers.
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LEVEL 2
Write an essay according to the title given in not less than 100 words

DATE: ____________

1) Manage Your Money Wisely.

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2) Unity of a multiracial country in Malaysia.
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LEVEL 3
Write an essay according to the title given in not less than 100 words

MUET
DATE: ____________

1) Love the environment.

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2) Juvenile delinquents.
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TOPIC 4 : GRAPHIC INFORMATION REPORT (GIR)

Learning Outcome: 4.3.1 - Developing and organising ideas.
4.3.2 - Using appropriate markers and linking devices.

LEVEL 1
Observe the procedure in analysis technique of a graphic information.
MALAYSIAS PALM OIL EXPORT IN 2002 & 2003

(1)17%

(1)20%

(8)32%

(8)31%

(2)15%

(2)14%

(3)13%
(7)3%

(3)14%

(6)3%

(7)5%

(4)10%

(1) China
(2) India
(3) Europe
(4) Pakistan
(5) Egypt
(6) Singapore
(7) Japan
(8) Others

(4)9%

(6)4%

(5)8%
(5)7%

2002

2003

Question / Marks

QUESTION 1 / 40 MARKS

Type

Graphic Information (GI)

Word Count

Not more than 200 words

(After the 200 word, no marks will be given)

Knowledge

1) Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart and Table.

2) Legend.
3) Terms.

INTRODUCTION (STEP 1)
1) Article title.
2) Writer.
3) Controlling Idea
4) Shows.

MALAYSIAS PALM OIL EXPORT IN 2002 & 2003

By : MASRUL EZAM BIN MASBI
The two pie charts shows the Malaysias Palm Oil Export in 2002
and 2003.

LEGEND (STEP 2)
1) Based on the
2) Direct and general
explanation of the pie
chart.

Based on the pie charts, we can see the countries that Malaysia
export the palm oil are namely China, India, Europe, Pakistan, Egypt,
Singapore and Japan. It also shows the percentage of export in
2002 and 2003.

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DATA (STEP 3)
1) From the data,
2) The highest and the
lowest.

From the data, the highest export of palm oil is to China

which is 20% in the year 2003 and the lowest is to Singapore and
Japan which comprise of 4% each in 2002.

TREND (STEP 4)
Analysis
1) The trend of
2) By comparing
3) Relationship
4) We can detect

CONCLUSION (STEP 5)
1) Overall
2) Highlight the most
obvious data.

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Caution !

The trend of the palm oil export is decreasing slowly for many
countries between 2002 and 2003. By comparing the palm oil export
in both years we can detect that many countries experience a slight
decline in the palm oil export except China. The export to India
decrease from 15% in 2002 to 14% in 2003. However, the trend
is different with China that only shows an insignificant increase of palm
oil export from 17% in 2002 to 20% in 2003.
Overall, we can conclude that Malaysias palm oil export to China
is the highest in both 2002 and 2003.

1)
2)
3)
4)

Copy wrong data.

Copy wrong information.
Give own opinion and assumption - no need for personal opinion.
Only write on what you see.

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LEVEL 2
Identify the vocabulary for graphic information report (GIR).

1) unsteady - tidak tetap

2) erratic - tidak menentu
3) unstable - tidak stabil

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

decrease - berkurang
decline - merosot
sudden - tiba2
abrupt - mendadak (turun)
steep - menjunam (turun)
significant - ketara
drastic - jelas
drop - kejatuhan

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

decrease - berkurang
decline - merosot
slight - sedikit
slow - perlahan
gradual - beransur-ansur
insignificant - tidak ketara
steady - tetap

1) constant - malar
2) unchange - tak berubah
3) stable - stabil

increase - bertambah
rise - menaik
slight - sedikit
slow - perlahan
gradual - beransur-ansur
insignificant - tidak ketara
steady - tetap

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increase - bertambah
rise - menaik
sudden - tiba2
abrupt - mendadak (naik)
steep - menjunam (naik)
significant - ketara
drastic - jelas

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PART 2
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1 ) SAMPLE QUESTION 1 (GIR)
2) SAMPLE QUESTION 2 (GIR)
3) SAMPLE QUESTION 3 (GIR)
4) SAMPLE QUESTION 4(CW)
5) SAMPLE QUESTION 5(CW)
6) SAMPLE QUESTION 6(CW)

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SAMPLE QUESTION 1 (GIR)

MUET WRITING (MID YEAR 2007)
VISITS TO THREE MUSIC WEBSITES
BY TEENAGERS IN AUGUST

Music Network

(,000)

60
50
40
30
20
10

Music Connect
Era Music

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THREE MUSIC WEBSITES IN AUGUST

AUGUST
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK
WEEK

1
2
3
4

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
MUSIC NETWORK
MUSIC CONNECT
ERA MUSIC
Name the tune
Name the singer
Free music CD
Name the movie
Whose line is it ?
Free concert ticket
-

INTRODUCTION (STEP 1)
1) Article title.
2) Writer.
3) Controlling Idea.
4) Shows.

LEGEND (STEP 2)
1) Based on the
2) Direct and general
explanation of the graph.

DATA (STEP 3)
1) From the data,
2) The highest and the
lowest.

VISIT TO THREE MUSIC WEBSITES BY TEENAGERS AND

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THREE MUSIC WEBSITES IN
AUGUST
By : MASRUL EZAM BIN MASBI
The bar graph shows the number of visits to three music
websites by teenagers and the table shows promotional activities of
the music websites in August.
Based on the bar graph, we can see the that the graph recorded
the number of visits of teenagers to three music websites, namely
Music Network, Music Connect and Era Music in four weeks. There are
also promotional activities carried out by the three music websites.

From the data, the highest visited music website is Music

Connect in week 4 which is about 60,000 visits. The lowest visited
website is Era Music in week 1 and week 4 which is about 10,000 visits
each.

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DATE: ____________

TREND (STEP 4)
Analysis
1) The trend of
2) By comparing
3) Relationship
4) We can detect

CONCLUSION (STEP 5)
1) Overall
2) Highlight the most
obvious data.

The trend of the teenagers that visits to the music websites is

unstable from week 1 to week 4. By comparing the bar graph and the
information from the table we can see that the number of teenagers
that visit the music websites is increasing when the music websites
carried out activities to attract the visitors . Both information shows the
relationship which is clear. We can detect that Music Network only
has 15,000 visits in week 1 but the number is increasing suddenly until
it reached 60,000 visits in week 4. This is because of the various
promotional activities carried by Music Network.
Overall, we can conclude that the promotional activities carried out
will increase the number of teenagers that visit the music websites.

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DATE: ____________

SAMPLE QUESTION 2 (GIR)

MUET WRITING (END YEAR 2007)

(Million Dollars)

EXPENDITURE ON HEALTH AND EDUCATION IN COUNTRY X (1990-2005)

Health

60
50
40
30
20
10

Education

1990

1995

2000

2005

(,000)

LIFE LONGEVITY AND INFANT DEATH (1990-2005)

90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

o
x
o
o

Infant Death

1995

INTRODUCTION (STEP 1)
1) Article title.
2) Writer.
3) Controlling Idea.
4) Shows.

LEGEND (STEP 2)
1) Based on the
2) Direct and general
explanation of the graph.

2000

2005

THE EXPENDITURE ON HEALTH & EDUCATION IN COUNTRY X

AND LIFE LONGEVITY AND INFANT DEATH IN 1990 TO 2005
By : MASRUL EZAM BIN MASBI
The bar graph shows the expenditure on health and education
in Country X from the year 1990 to 2005 and the line graph shows
the life longevity and infant death from the year 1990 to 2005.
Based on the bar graph, we can see it recorded the expenditure
on health and education in Country X from 1990 to 2005. Based on
the line graph, we can see the life longevity and infant death from
1990 to 2005.

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Life Longevity

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DATE: ____________

DATA (STEP 3)
1) From the data,
2) The highest and the
lowest.

TREND (STEP 4)
Analysis
1) The trend of
2) By comparing
3) Relationship
4) We can detect

CONCLUSION (STEP 5)
1) Overall
2) Highlight the most
obvious data.

From the data of the bar graph, the highest expenditure on

health and education is in 2005. The lowest is in 1990 which is about
10 million dollars for health and 15 million dollars for education. The
highest life longevity is in 2005 and the lowest is in 1990. The line
graph also stated that the highest infant death is in 1990 and the
lowest is in 2005.
The trend of the expenditure on health and education in country
X is increasing gradually from one year to another. In 1990 the
expenditure for health is 20 million dollars and for education is
25 million dollars and in 2005, the expenditure for health grow to
38 million dollars and for education is 50 million dollars. Infant death
is decreasing slowly from one year to another. In 1990 infant mortality
is 90,000 and decrease to 30,000 in 2005 . However life expectancy is
increasing steadily from one year to another. In 1990 life longevity is
about 40,000 birth and increase to 90,000 birth in 2005. By
comparing both sources, we can detect that the more country X
spend on health, the rate of life longevity is also increasing from
one year to another. It is the same with the rate of infant death
that decreasing from one year to another.
Overall, we can conclude that the more Country X spend on
health and education, the rate of life longevity also increase and the
rate of infant death decrease.

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DATE: ____________

SAMPLE QUESTION 3 (GIR)

MUET WRITING (END YEAR 2003)
STATUS OF RIVER WATER QUALITY BASED ON BIOCHEMICAL
OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) MALAYSIA 2001-2005

800

Clean

700

Slightly polluted

600

Polluted

(River)

500
400
300
200
100
2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

STEPS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL THE RIVER POLLUTION

Awareness campaign.
Monitor closely discharges from industrial and agricultural sectors.
Strict punishment.
Relocate factories situated near river.

INTRODUCTION (STEP 1)
1) Article title
2) Writer
3) Controlling Idea
4) Shows.

LEGEND (STEP 2)
1) Based on the
2) Direct and general
explanation of the graph

STATUS OF RIVER WATER QUALITY BASED ON BIOCHEMICAL

OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) MALAYSIA 2001-2005 & STEPS
TAKEN TO CONTROL THE RIVER POLLUTION
By : MASRUL EZAM BIN MASBI
The bar graph shows the status of river water quality based on
biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) Malaysia 2001-2005 and the
table shows the steps taken by the government to control the river
pollution.
Based on the bar graph, we can see that it record the status of
river water quality from 2001 to 2005. The rivers are classified as
clean, slightly polluted and polluted. There are also steps taken by
the government to control the river pollution.

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DATA (STEP 3)
1) From the data,
2) The highest and the
lowest.

TREND (STEP 4)
Analysis
1) The trend of
2) By comparing
3) Relationship
4) We can detect

CONCLUSION (STEP 5)
1) Overall
2) Highlight the most
obvious data.

From the data of the bar graph, we can see the highest number
of river that can be classified as clean is in 2005 of 500 rivers and
the lowest is in 2003 of 200 rivers. The highest number of river
classified as polluted is 250 rivers in 2001 and the lowest is 100
rivers in 2005.
The trend of the river water quality that classified as clean is
increasing gradually from 250 rivers in 2001 to 500 rivers in 2005.
The trend of river water quality classified as polluted is decreasing
steadily from 250 rivers in 2001 to 100 rivers in 2005. By comparing
the quality of clean rivers each year, we can detect that the numbers
of clean river remain the highest compared to polluted rivers. This is
because of the steps taken to ensure the good quality of the rivers.
Overall, we can conclude that with proper steps taken to maintain
the good quality of the river, we can have cleaner environment. The
number of polluted river can be reduced each year.

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DATE: ____________
SAMPLE QUESTION 4 (CW)
MUET WRITING (MID YEAR 2002)
Participation in co-curricular activities has been given emphasis and has been made part of the university
entry requirements. How does participation in co-curricular activities help in producing better students ?

WRITING
PROCEDURE

Paragraph 1
Opening.

Paragraph 2
Content I
More discipline and
well-trained.

Paragraph 3
Content II
Can learn more
knowledge that cannot
be found in books.

1) i) Opening ii) Body iii) Closing.

2) WH Question Technique (WHQT)
3) Senses Technique (ST)
4) Example Technique (ET)
Why do we need to participate in co-curricular activities? Is it
very important as part of the university entry requirements? The cocurricular activities can be categorized into three main aspects
namely uniform unit, society and club and also sports and games.
There are a lot of advantages in the participation in co-curricular
activities and it help to produce perfect students. These young
students are our country greatest assets. They are also our future
leaders.
As we know, students participate in co-curricular activities
especially uniform unit such as Scouts and St. John Ambulance
because they want to be more discipline and well-trained. (eg.) For
example, they will always learn to follow order given by their leader.
They cannot simply make their own decision and ignore other team
members. It is important to learn to work as a team. (eg) For
example, students will also learn to be punctual especially during a
program and a meeting. If they can arrange their time wisely, they
will know how to divide their time between their study and involve in
these activities.
Besides that, students will learn more knowledge that cannot
be found in books. This kind of knowledge can be gain only through
experience. (eg.) For example, during the camping they will learn
survival skill in making fire and to cross river. The students will also
learn moral values through experience. (eg.) For example unity,
responsibility and honesty. They learn to be independent to wash
their own clothes and cook by themselves.

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Paragraph 4
Content III
Leadership quality.

Paragraph 5
Content IV
Increase their social
ability.

Paragraph 6
Closing.

In addition, students that hold a post in society and club will

learn more about leadership quality. They will be more capable to
lead a organization to be successful. (eg.) For example as the
chairman of Mathematic Club they must organized a seminar and
this kind of activity will make them mature. Although they must
climb from the bottom to be a leader, they will know everything
through many experiences. (eg.) For example they will learn how to
solve problems and manage a group of people. After many years of
experience they will become a good leader.
Lastly, co-curricular activities also help students to increase
their social ability. By participating in these activities, they can get
along and maintain good relationship with other students. (eg.) For
example, in sports they will learn to tolerate with their friends from
different races of Malay, Chinese and Indian. Although they may win
or loose in a game, they will learn to be patient. They will get along
nicely with their friends of different races, cultures and religions.
They also can communicate with each other wisely and exchange
their ideas during discussion. (eg.) For example it can improve the
unity of our country and therefore the concept of One Malaysia can
be achieved.
As a conclusion, the participation in co-curricular activities
really helps in producing better students. I fully agree if this cocurricular activities can be taken as the university entry requirement.
Young generation nowadays are our country future leader.

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DATE: ____________

SAMPLE QUESTION 5 (CW)

MUET WRITING (MID YEAR 2001)
You are taking part in an essay writing competition with the title of The quality of a good leader .

WRITING
PROCEDURE

Paragraph 1
Opening.

1) i) Opening ii) Body iii) Closing.

2) WH Question Technique (WHQT)
3) Senses Technique (ST)
4) Example Technique (ET)

Good leader is needed to lead the country to be a successful nation

Responsible in managing the country for the people
Carry out the duties in dignity

Paragraph 2
Content I
Approachable.

WHY ?
to know the people better and to
love them
to be courteous to the people

HOW ?
easily accessible by the people to
meet or to contact
join or mix with the people
regularly

Paragraph 3
Content II
Exemplary.

WHY ?
as a role model
adore by the people

HOW ?
maintain good behaviour
religious and has good moral
values

Paragraph 4
Content III
Honest.

WHY ?
people can trust him as a leader
honesty is the best policy

HOW ?
free from corruption
sincere in administration

Paragraph 5
Content IV
Fair.

WHY ?
people can respect the law
avoid dissatisfaction among the
people

HOW ?
prevailing justice
uphold the law

Paragraph 6
Closing.

must maintain close relationship between the leader and the people.
get support from the people.
take care of the people and their needs.

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DATE: ____________

SAMPLE QUESTION 6 (CW)

MUET WRITING (MID YEAR 2003)
A local newspaper has invited comments from readers on the topic of sports. How to improve the quality
of sports in the country?
1

WRITING
PROCEDURE

1) Opening , Body and Closing.

2) WH Question Technique (WHQT)
3) Senses Technique (ST)
4) Example Technique (ET)

Paragraph 1
Opening.

Paragraph 2
Give recognition to
sports persons.

WHO ?
sports legend.
athletes that
perform well at
international level.
athletes that has
great talents.

WHAT ?
money.
land or properties.
title.

WHY ?
To give respect.
To give
motivation.
To push them to
do better.

Paragraph 3
Nurture young
talents.

WHO ?
school students.
people with hidden
talents.
open to the public.

WHY ?
the next generation
athletes
not waste their
talents
young and can be
easily shaped

HOW ?
sports school
get professional
coaching
television reality
programme

Paragraph 4
Upgrade sports
personnel.

WHO ?
coach.
manager.
sports club.

HOW ?
through experience.
attend courses.
get international
recognition.

Paragraph 5
Improve sports
facilities.

WHAT ?
stadium/sports
complex.
training facilities.
sports school.

HOW ?
international
standard.
free facilities.
open opportunity.

WHY ?
improve skill.
efficient
management.
professional
player.
WHY ?
easy,
comfortable,
ready.
to look for new
and fresh talents

Paragraph 6
Closing

The country can gain respect through the success in sports.

It can also strengthen our relationship with other counties.
Sports can also be a medium of friendship/

the quality of sports need to improve because it sports competition

carry together the dignity of the country.
sportsmen and sportswomen need moral support of the people to be
successful.

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ANSWERS
PART 1 - COMPOSITION TECHNIQUE
TOPIC 1 - SENTENCE STRUCTURE
LEVEL 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

I am a factory worker.
Jim is afraid of dogs.
Aileen can sing and dance.
Tomorrow is a school holiday.
The old man is my father.
Please close the bathroom door.
The little girl gives me some money.
Danny kicks the ball very hard.
The cat hides under the chair.
Jimmy lost his wallet in the toilet.
The computer is quite heavy.
Turn left at the crossroads ahead

LEVEL 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Ali is the tallest boy in my class.

Elephants cannot fly because they are heavy.
We must respect our teacher and obey the rules.
Cindy go to the shop to buy some sweets.
The horse can jump over the wall.
The taste of chocolate is bitter and sweet.
The train arrived at the station on time.
Every citizen must respect the national flag.
The shop sells various kind of pants and dress.
They cannot hear us because of the noise.
The manager is angry at him because he always late.
The careless bus driver nearly ram the school children.

LEVEL 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Besides fishing, Rudy also loves swimming and bird watching.

My hobby is drawing, moreover it is fun and interesting.
Smoking is very dangerous and also wasting our money.
He dislike to take medicine so his illness persist.
Jenny is lazy in doing homework as a result she fail in the examination.
He is a naughty boy therefore he must clean the toilet as punishment.
If you take the left road it is winding but the view is beautiful.
He involve in a horrible accident however he escape unhurt.
Nancy like to read newspaper in her free time while Nina read novel.
Despite of the heavy rain the men can still finish their work.
Although she always late nobody dare to warn her
In spite of her disability she can be a successful businesswoman.

TOPIC 2 : SENTENCE MAKING

LEVEL 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

It is difficult to answer the question.

I put my bag at the back of the cupboard.
My mother add some coconut milk to the curry.
My younger brother is afraid of the dark.
The man put the fruit into that empty basket.
Nobody want to play at the field because of those fierce dogs.
David can score good grade in the examination.
The cat hide under the table.
I need to buy a new ink container for my printer.
The journey to London was very exciting.
My father do not know how to ride a bicycle.
Danny use a long rope to tie his cow.

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LEVEL 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

My father work in this office and he always go back home late at night.
The teacher want me to pick the pen and continue to answer the question.
Please reduce the volume of the radio because the sound is very loud.
The termite hive is under the wood kitchen cabinet.
The team celebrate their victory by cheering loudly when the opponent raise a white flag.
I always walk along this river together with my father when I was still young.
The villagers complain about the broken bridge.
The boy want extra cheese in the pizza when he had a dinner with his family.
Everybody laugh when the funny clown fall to the ground.
The patient is very ill because he need a heart transplant.
The jealous prince try to kill his brother because he want to be the king.
The team motivation is very low when they fail to climb the mountain.

LEVEL 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

The house is in perfect location because it is opposite the police station and with a narrow
road in front of it.
It is rare for him to win the competition against the giant but the queen help him and finally the
giant surrender.
My grandfather buys an expensive pair of spectacles that only use thin layer of glass and he
use it for reading because his vision is becoming vague.
You must stop your car when the traffic light turns yellow to avoid accident and wait a few
minutes before you continue your journey.
He put the box down and open the cover to get a frog form it, he use the frog as bait for
fishing.
At eleven oclock every night, he always feels thirsty and he go to the kitchen to drink a glass of
milk.
My hobby is collecting many type of insect and sometimes I hang it using a thread or put it in a
glass jar.
Jack is a kind man and everybody love him very much that they still remember him even after
he died 10 years ago.
Everybody feel pity and donate their own property because many people died in the natural
disaster that hit the village.
The baby admitted to hospital and suffer from severe skin rash because his mother always
using low quality diapers.
Angela feel upset because she miss her target to get good grade in STPM and the result is
invalid for her university entry requirement.
The old woman is safe from the fire that destroy her house into ash because William shout to
her when he saw the smoke.

TOPIC 3 - BRAINSTORMING
LEVEL 1
1

a) I go for a wonderful holiday.

b) I go for a wonderful holiday at Mexico.
c) I go for a wonderful holiday at Mexico with my family.
d) I go for a wonderful two weeks holiday at Santa Monica Beach in Mexico with my family.
a) I go to the school by bus.
b) I go to the school with my friends by bus.
c) I go to the school with my friends by bus every day.
d) I go to the school of SMK Tun Perak with my friends by bus every day.
a) I like eating ice-cream.
b) I like eating strawberry flavour ice-cream.
c) I like eating strawberry flavour ice-cream with my family.
d) I like eating Walls strawberry flavour ice-cream with my family in the evening.
a) My hobby is reading novels.
b) My hobby is reading love novels.
c) My hobby is reading love novels written by Albert Einstein.
d) My hobby is reading love novels written by Albert Einstein during my free time.

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LEVEL 2 - WH QUESTION TECHNIQUE (WHQT)

1

a) The accident last night was very horrible.

b) The accident between a car and a lorry last night was very horrible.
c) The accident between a car and a lorry due to negligence last night was very horrible.
d) The accident between a car and a lorry at Jalan Bangsar due to negligence last night was very horrible.
a) The water pollution is very serious nowadays.
b) The water pollution in the river is very serious nowadays.
c) The water pollution in the river at the industrial area is very serious nowadays.
d) The water pollution in the river at the Batu Pahat industrial area is very serious nowadays.
a) The trip to London last week was very interesting.
b) The trip to London for ten hours last week was very interesting.
c) The trip to London by aeroplane for ten hours last week was very interesting.
d) The trip to my uncles house in London by aeroplane for ten hours last week was very interesting.
a) The discipline among students is getting worse nowadays.
b) The discipline problem among students is getting worse nowadays.
c) The discipline problem among male students is getting worse nowadays.
d) The discipline problem among male students of SMK Dato Menteri is getting worse nowadays.

LEVEL 3 - SENSES TECHNIQUE (ST)

1

a) I can see the students sweep the floor.

b) I can smell the fragrance from the air freshener.
c) I can hear the principal congratulate us.
d) I can touch the clean glass window.
e) I feel happy because all the students work together.
2
a) I can see the police arresting the killer.
b) I can smell the blood from the crime scene.
c) I can hear the siren from the police patrol car.
d) I can touch the victim wife when I try to comfort her.
e) I feel pity because the victims wife lost her husband.
3
a) I can see the mechanics repairing the racing car.
b) I can smell the smoke that come from the exhaust of the racing car.
c) I can hear the audience cheer for their favourite racing team.
d) I can touch the Formula 1 racing car in the pit stop.
e) I feel excited because I can get the autograph of Michael Shumacher .
4
a) I can see them throwing things at each other.
b) I can smell the bad stench of rubbish from the broken waste basket.
c) I can hear them crying and screaming.
d) I can touch the blood when one of the boy hurt his leg during the fight.
e) I feel angry because they are disturbing my sleep.
LEVEL 4 - EXAMPLE TECHNIQUE (ET)
1
eggs, vegetables and fruits.
2
the fresh air, clear water and white sand.
3
screw driver, wrench and pliers.
4
hardware section, garment section and food court.
5
pencil, file and exercise book.
6
water, food and medicine.
7
scuba diving, snorkelling and wave surfing.
8
dirty toilet, late service and noisy surrounding.
9
his leadership quality, sincerity and responsibility.
10
balloons, sweets and snacks.

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MUET

TOPIC 4 - WRITING EXPERIMENT

LEVEL 1 - SAMPLE ESSAY
1

The advantages of the internet to teenagers.

The usage of the internet is very wide especially in this fast development of communication technology nowadays. The
Internet serves many purposes especially to teenagers. It is the most popular means of communication to them. Teenagers use
it to communicate with each other such as through e-mail, social network and video call. It is very cheap, easy and fast way of
communication. Teenagers like to use the internet to look for friends, to exchange ideas or just as a hobby.
Besides that, internet serves as a means of entertainment to teenagers. They can have access to all types of entertainment
only by a single click of the mouse. They can surf websites such as the You Tube, they can download music and also create
their own blog. The internet is their first choice of entertainment compared to television and radio.
Moreover, teenagers can use the internet as a source of information that can be useful for them to gain knowledge. This is
because the internet is like a library with borderless world of information. This can help the teenagers in their study on certain
subject such as geography, history and science. The internet can simply supply all type of useful information to them easily.

The disadvantages of the hand phones to teenagers.

The vast development of communication based on hand phones is very significant nowadays. Teenagers and hand phones
are inseparable. It is becoming part of their daily life. Teenagers use it to communicate with others but they tend to misuse the
hand phones. They waste a lot of time talking or sending messages without any limit. Teenagers are becoming so addicted to
hand phones that they ignore their responsibility to their life.
Other than that, teenagers are wasting a lot of money without knowing it. It becomes a burden of their parents to give
them extra pocket money for their children. The maintenance of the hand phones is very high either they use it via prepaid or
post paid. They also have to pay services such as internet connection and 3G calls.
Moreover, teenagers also can misuse the hand phones by keeping pictures and videos which is inappropriate to them. They
use the memory card in the hand phones to keep pornographic pictures that they upload from the internet. They also can
secretly taking illegal videos for somebody without their permission.

LEVEL 2 - SAMPLE ESSAY

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Manage your money wisely.

Money does not grow on trees , that is the warning that I normally heard from my mother when she gave me an advice
about money. If you fail to manage your money wisely then your life will be in a complicated situation. The first thing to
remember about money is saving it. Saving some of your money is a wise step because you may need the money for future
use. In time of emergency is the time when you need extra money immediately. You do not have to borrow money from other
people if you have your own saving. Make a different bank account and set aside some of your salary into it every month.
The second step towards good management of money is planning on how you want to use your money. A smart person will
plan ahead on what to buy and what not to buy. Make your own financial budget every month to make sure you are managing
your money well. You must give priority on the important things first and keep the unimportant things later. Make a list of
things that you want to buy and the things you do not need.
The third way is to control your spending habit. You must practice a thrifty way of living. This is also a good moral value in
your life. Practice a good spending habit in yourself and your family. It is true that human beings are unable to satisfy their
desire but only through discipline and virtue then we can finally achieve it.
Unity of a multiracial country in Malaysia.
Malaysia is a unique country in many ways. It is a multiracial nation with diversified cultures, customs and religions. The
people have been enjoying peace, harmony and unity since independence. In terms of peace and stability, we are much better
than many of other neighbouring countries. We must therefore preserve it at all cost.
All Malaysian must take the responsibility to help achieve stronger integration and more meaningful national unity.
Malaysians must do this by preserving and protecting its many religious festivals and customs. Preserving and protecting this is
very important as our goals in achieving integration and national unity. In attaining these goals, all Malaysians must bear a
collective responsibility.
We must remember to give and take and always put the interest of the country ahead of any narrower communal
objectives. Tolerance and understanding has given Malaysia the strength to move forward. Today we are a strong sovereign
nation that blessed with peace and prosperity. We must take care of our unity and we must be ready to destroy any threat
which may affect our unity

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LEVEL 3 - SAMPLE ESSAY

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Love the environment.

The environment is consists of the flora and fauna and also living and non-living things. Human beings and environment are
connected and inter dependant with each other in the ecosystem. It is our responsibility to take care of the environment and to
love it for the sake of our future generation.
Firstly, we must not contribute to pollution. Pollution can occurred due to human activity such as throwing rubbish into the
river that can cause water pollution and also air pollution caused by dirty smoke from factory. We can do our part to take care
of the environment by not contributing to make this problem severe.
Secondly, we must recycle our waste. This is because we must conserve our sources and if we fail to do so then finally all
the sources will be gone. For example we must recycle paper because if not, we need to fall down and cut a lot of trees to
supply the need of using paper. It is the same with plastic items that need to be recycle to prevent it form damaging the
environment.
Thirdly, we must use renewable sources such as solar energy and wind energy. Although all these type of energy are still
new but we must promote the use of it in order to have cleaner and better environment in the future. We must have the
initiative to develop all these renewable sources through research and development

Juvenile delinquents.
The number of juvenile delinquents is increasing each year. Most of the cases involved are vandalism on public buildings
and utilities. The next serious crime involves gang fights, bullying and petty theft followed by immoral activities.
The root cause is of course the home. Almost all the cases involve students whose parents are busy working or that they do
not monitor their childrens activities. They do not spend enough time on their children and they do not know what their young
ones are up to once they leave home.
Some parents are too lenient with their children. They often pamper them by giving them too much pocket money.
Sometimes they are not aware of where their children go at night, a time when they should be at home doing or revising their
schoolwork.
If parents do not check on their children movement, later on the children will end up mixing with bad company. Through
bad influence, they may indulge in drug-taking or involve in fights among rival groups. Even schools and police may find it is
difficult to deal with these spoilt juveniles.
Those already involve in these activities should be given proper counselling by their school counsellors. Instead of giving
them corporal punishment or suspension from school, they should be asked to do some community services like taking part in a
gotong royong programme. The juvenile delinquents can be curbed if all parties take a drastic steps before it becomes a
social disease.

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