SECTION A : Directed Writing

[ 35 marks ]

You are the Head Librarian in your school. You have been given the task of choosing a
suitable type of dictionary for your school library. Based on the information given below,
select the best type of dictionary for your school library.

In your report, you should:

Describe the details of the dictionaries

State which dictionary you think is more suitable
Give two reasons for your choice

CAMFORD VISTER FREELINE

DICTIONARY DICTIONARY DICTIONARY

PRICE RM30 RM50 Free

FORM Printed Electronic Virtual-based

Needs internet
WEAKNESS Easily damaged Needs batteries
connection

When writing your report, you must:

Address your report to the Principal

Provide a title
Include your name
Use all the notes given

Note:
For your report, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.
 SECTION B : Continuous Writing
[ 50 marks ]

Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.

1 Does school prepare us for life? Discuss.

2 Write a story about a time in your life when a sad situation turned out with a positive
result.

3 Some people feel that watching television is not beneficial for students. What do you
think?

4 Write a story about how Nabil was determined to achieve his dream despite many
obstacles.
Begin your story with:
The alarm had just rung. It was five in the morning...

5 What are some of the ways to help teenagers to have a healthy body and mind?

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