Your friend from France wanted to visit Kota Bharu next month. Write a postcard to him.

In your
postcard, state three places he can visit. Write in between 50 and 80 words.

Brainstorming

Types of written communication = postcard

Style of writing
= replying
= informal
Tone of writing
= persuasive
Main idea
= 3 places
Supporting details
= 1 place, 1 reason

Applying KISS Rules

= short
= simple sentence
= concise

Dear Henry,

Thank you for your letter. I'm glad to hear that you'll visit Kota Bharu. Let me be your host.

Firstly, Padang Merdeka is a must. You can enjoy watching people flying traditional kites. Next, I'll
take you to Muzium Islam. You can learn about our history and see artifacts. Finally, you can drop by
Muzium Kraf. You can buy some souvenirs there.
I hope you'll have a great time here. See you soon.

Your friend,
Zain

(72 words)

International Beach Clean-up Day

It was a perfect sunny morning. Nizuwar and his classmates were on the beach. They were
participating in International Beach Clean-up Day.
That morning, Nizuwar and his friends brought along rakes and plastic bags. As soon as they arrived
there, they strolled along the beach. They collected rubbish and broken corals.
Later, Nizuwar and his friends cleaned up the dirty beach using rakes. Nizuwar and his friends then
threw the rubbish into the big dustbins.
Nizuwar and his friends stopped cleaning before noon. The beach was clean. They felt satisfied. The
next day, their headmaster praised them during the assembly.
A boy caught thieving

It was the recess. Jalil and his friend were at the school library. They were reading their
favourite books.
While reading, Jalil looked outside the windows. He saw a boy. The boy entered his class.
There were no one in his class. Jalil was suspicious.
He immediately walked to his class. He saw the books and pencils scattering on the floor.
Jalil opened his bag. Some of his things had gone missing.
Jalil reported the matter to his class teacher. The boy was called to his office. He was caught
red handed.

A visit to Sabah

Eda is just twelve years old but she had climbed up Mount Tahan, Mount Jerai, and Mount Tersat.
She wishes to climb Mount Kinabalu next.
One day, his father broke the new. He planned to go to Sabah for a trip. The next Sunday, Eda and her
family took a flight to Kota Kinabalu.
In Sabah, they went to several interesting and exciting places such as Kundasang, Kota Kinabalu, and
Tawau.
It was a dream came true for Eda. Her father took her to climb the highest peak before they headed
home. Eda had an unforgettable experience.

Planning the school holiday

It was a warm and cloudy afternoon. Raja and his family were in the living room. They were
discussing about their plans for school holidays.
Raja's father popped up the idea of having a visit to his grandparents village but his mother was
against it.
His sister, Raveena suggested them to visit Cameron Highlands as they had never been there before.
Raja' family agreed. Two weeks later, Raja and his family went for a trip there. They had a whale of a
time together.

Speech Day

It was a bright sunny morning. Pupils, parents, and teachers of SK Kuala Telemong were in the school
hall. They were attending the Speech Day.
The event started with singing the National Anthem, State Song, and School Song. A little later, Ustaz
Sabri led the prayer. The Parent-Teacher Association advisor and the headmistress soon delivered
their speeches.
A moment later, there was a prize giving ceremony. The pupils received their prizes. Smiles beamed
on their faces.
The ceremony ended at 12.00 p.m.
Go fishing

It was a perfect Sunday morning. Ali and his best friend, Adnan were standing by a swift- flowing
river. They wanted to fish.
Soon, they put a bait on their fishing lines. They used big worms to entice the big fish. After casting
their fishing line, they sat and waited.
A few minutes after, Adnan felt something pulled the bait under the water. He gently reeled it. Ten
minutes later, he caught the big fish using a net.
After catching the fish, they decided to go home. They were very excited.

Process of Making Things Essay

It was Sunday and it was Marina's mother birthday. Marina was in the kitchen. She was flipping a
recipe book. She wanted to bake a homemade cake for her mother.
Marina then took out the ingredients from the cabinet. She carefully read the cooking instruction.
Firstly, she mixed the butter, sugar using a mixer. Then, she poured in baking powder, flour. Then, she
added a spoon of vanilla extract.
A little later, she put the batter into the oven. When the cake was perfectly cooked, she decorated it.
Later that night, her mother tasted it. She praised Marina for her cooking skills.

Helping mother in the kitchen

It was Sunday. Mira was at home. She was helping her mother in the kitchen.
Mira and her mother prepared a healthy lunch together. Mira fried the vegetables while her beloved
mother cooked delicious soup.
After that, Mira's mother baked her favourite chocolate cake. Mira helped her preparing orange
juice.
Mira and her mother then prepared the table. A moment later, all the family members walked into
the dining room. They enjoys the food.
The food were scrumptious. Mira's parents praised her cooking skills.

Late to school

Kamal was late again to school. A night before, he watched the horror movie until wee hours. He got
up at 7.30a.m.
Kamal jumped out his bed, had a little shower, got dressed and hurriedly ran to school. He reached
there 30 minutes after.
Kamal wanted to enter the school compound but the gate was closed. Kamal climbed up the fence.
The discipline teacher saw him. He scolded him.
Kamal was punished. He regretted. He promised not to come late again.
Sports Day

It was a fine morning. Hafizi and his schoolmates were at the school field. They were taking part in
the Sports Day.
On that day, many parents came to support their children. They sat under the big tents. The tents
were decorated beautifully with colourful balloons.
Hafizi participated in the blue ribbon. Before he raced against his friends, he did a little warm-ups. He
ran as fast as a cheetah so he won his race.
A moment after, he received his trophy from the headmaster. During the closing ceremony, the
headmaster congratulated him. Hafizi felt so proud.

(95 words)

CAMPING
Last week, my friends and I went to the waterfall near our school. We went there for a camping.
At the campsite, we pitched the tents together. Later, we collected some firewood. Then, we cooked.
After that, we had lunch together.

At night, we set a campfire.

We sat around it. I sang my favourite songs while one of my friends strummed his guitar.
While I was singing, my friends clapped their hands.

That night, we slept in our tents.

The next morning, we packed our belongings and returned home.
We enjoyed our camping trip.
We wished to go there again.

My friends and I went to the waterfall. We went there for a camping.

We pitched the tents.
We collected the firewood.
We cooked.
We had lunch together.
We set the campfire.
We sat around the campfire.
We sang songs.
I strummed the guitar.
My friends clapped their hands.
We were happy.
We slept in the tents.
We packed our belongings.
We returned home.
We enjoyed our camping trip.
We wished to go there again.
Helping The Blind To Cross The Road

It was a hot sweltering afternoon. Alia, the kind and helpful girl, was at the bus stop. She was waiting
for her father.
Out of blue, she saw a blind man. He was holding a walking stick. The man stopped at the junction.
He wanted to cross the road. All of a sudden, he walked straight on. The incoming cars honked him.
Alia was shocked.
She immediately ran towards him. She held his hand tightly and helped him. The man profusely
thanked her. She was thankful the man wasn't injured.

Meeting the author

Aril has nose in a book. He loves reading.

One day, Aril was in Kino Bookstore. He wanted to buy some novels. He saw many people gathering
at the corner of the store. He approached them.
He couldn't believe his eyes. There was JK Rowling, his favourite author. She was signing her new
books. Aril couldn't utter a word.
He then went to the shelf, took the book, paid for it, and lined up before her. Finally, he had JK
Rowling to sign his book. He was thrilled.
Before he left the store, he took some picture with her. It was unforgettable experience for him.

A Family Reunion

It was a breeze Saturday morning. Pak Samad's family were at his home. They were having a family
reunion. It was the first family gathering and he was very elated.
On that day, his sons organized some games while her daughters threw out a big party for him. They
had three-legged race, sack race, musical chairs and water balloon toss games.
Later, all the family members enjoyed the food. While eating, they shared their stories. They greeted
each other and enjoyed the occassion.
The reunion party ended late in the evening. Pak Samad's family returned home the next day. They
promised to visit him more often.

Descriptive Essay

Puan Salmah is my neighbour. She is a teacher. She teaches English at SK Telemong.

Every day, Puan Salmah gets up early. After praying, she prepares breakfast for her family.
After that, she gets to school. The school is 30 minutes drive from her home.
She usually reaches the school before the first bell. After punching her attendance card, she updates
her class register.
Later, she goes to her class for a lesson. She returns home at 3.00 p.m. every day but sometimes, she
comes to school again in the evening for extra classes.
Puan Salmah feels proud of her job.
Writing Tips: Section C
Paragraph 1
Setting
1. Time - It was a chilly night.
2. Character - Farhan
3. Place - room.
Combine 2 and 3 - Farhan was in his bedroom.
What was he doing?
He was studying.

Before the incident

After doing his homework, he went to bed.

The incident
Suddenly, he heard a glass crashing. He then looked outside the windows. He saw a man. He was
wearing a mask. The man climbed up the balcony. Farhan smelled the rat. He told his father. His
father immediately called the police.

After the incident

A little later, the policemen came. They nabbed the man. The burglar was handcuffed.

End
The policemen thanked Farhan and his father for their quick action.

Making the story interesting

It was a cold dark night. Farhan was in his bedroom. He was studying for he had examination the next
day.
After finishing his homework, he immediately went to his bed. He was about to sleep when he heard
a glass crashing on the floor. He jumped out the bed and saw outside the windows.
Suddenly, he captured a glimpse of a man climbing on the balcony. Without further delay, he told his
father. Then, his father called the police.
A little later, the policemen came and nabbed the man. Farhan was thankful.
School concert

It was Saturday. SK Tanggol organized a school concert. It was held at Dewan Khawarizmi.
A day before, pupils and teachers worked hand-in-hand. They swept the floor, arranged the chairs,
and decorated the stage with colourful balloons and flowers.
Many parents came to the concert next day. During the concert, pupils looked great in traditional
Malay costumes. Amira sang the songs sweetly while her friends danced gracefully behind her. The
audience enjoyed the show. They clapped their hands. Some of them donated some money too.
The concert was successful. At the end of the concert, RM2000.00 was collected. The headmaster
thanked the donors profusely.

A heart of gold

Mr. Kumaran lives next door. He is a taxi driver. He is a kind and helpful man.

One crispy morning, Mr. Kumaran went to Subang Airport to fetch tourists.

At the airport, a male tourist boarded his car. Mr. Kumaran took him to Hotel Malaya.

On the way to the taxi station, he saw a black wallet on the backseat. He took and opened it.

Mr. Kumaran made u-turn and drove back the hotel. There, he returned the wallet to the owner.

The tourist gave him RM300.00 but he refused. The tourist thanked him. He has a heart of gold.

A bully incident ( 1 )

Ali was at the canteen during recess. He wanted to buy some snacks. He queued up, chose the food,
and then had it on the bench nearby.
While he was enjoying his food, Amin approached him. Amin demanded some money from him. Ali
refused to surrender his money.
All of a sudden, Amin punched Ali hard on his face. Razif, Ali's best friend saw the incident. He then
told the headmaster.
Later, Amin were called to the headmaster's room. He was canned. Amin regretted his wrongdoings.
A kidnapping incident

It was a blazing hot afternoon. Mira was walking home from school. Suddenly, she heard a girl
screaming. She was curious. She saw a man wearing a mask. He pulled a little girl into the backseat of
his white car. Maya immediately shouted for help. The villagers came to help but the man escaped.
The villagers called the police. That afternoon, the police had a massive road block. An hour later, the
man was nabbed. The police saved the girl. Mira watched the news later that night. She was
thankful.

A visit to an old folk home

It was a bright sunny morning. Azila and the girl guides of SK Kuala Telemong were in Cahaya Old Folk
Home. They were having gotong royong.
Azila and her friends were accompanied by their teachers. At the old folk home, they cleaned up the
compound, tidied up the rooms, and even cooked for the elders.
After having lunch together, Azila and her friends decided to call it a day. The home manager thanked
them profusely.
After shaking hands with all the residents, the girls guide immediately left the premise.

A house was on fire

It was a hot sweltering afternoon. Shahrul was walking home from his school.
Suddenly, he smelled the smoke. He looked around. He saw smoke oozing out his neighbour's
windows.
Shahrul immediately shouted for help. The villagers then carried pails of waters. They tried to put the
fire.
Few minutes later, the firemen arrived at the scene. They then sprayed the water using a long water
hose. Finally, they managed to stop the fire.
Shahrul was thankful.

Hafiz's Dream

Hafiz has an ambition in life. He wants to be a successful football player. Hafiz is a die-hard
of Terengganu Team. He watches every matches of his favourite team on his cozy couch at
home.
Sometimes, his father takes him to the stadium to watch the play. He is elated when he meets
his favourite players. During the match, Hafiz and his father cheer their favourite team
loudly. Hafiz is twelve years old but he set a terrific goal. He hopes, one day, he can wear the
national jersey. He wishes to play for Malaysia.
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Hafiz is a kind and helpful boy. He is a member of boy scouts at his school. One day, the boy
scouts organized a carwash charity. They wanted to raise funds for Mentari Old Folk's Home.
The event was held at their school. Many teachers and staffs sent their cars there. Hafiz and
his friends managed to wash 40 cars and they could collect RM500.00. The next day, Hafiz
and his scouts friends went to the old folk's home. They were accompanied by Puan Laili.
They donated the money to the home. The caretaker was elated and he thanked them
profusely.

A trip to remember

I remember vividly the first trip to Cherating beach. My friends and I had a great time together. When
we arrived the hotel, we started eating as much as we could. Later, we went to the beach and played
a funny soccer game. Then, we watched the sunset together. Around the midnight, we sneaked out
our room and played some games where the loser had to take some shots. A lot of times, I was the
loser. That was my first and unforgettable trip with my friends.

Flying a kite

It was a breeze Sunday afternoon. Jamal and his bosom friends went to the field. They wanted to fly
their kites.
At the field, Jamal launched his kite. He enjoyed watching his kite dancing in the sky.
Out of the blue, the wind became stronger. Jamal then pulled his kite line. His kite tangled with his
friend's kite.
The kite line was broken. The wind blew his kite. A little later, the kite struck on the tall tree.
Jamal could not climb the tree. He was devastated. Hia friends promised to buy him a new kite.

A bully incident

It was the recess. Azmi and his friends were at the canteen. They were having some snacks.
Suddenly, a big fierced- looking boy neared him. He demanded some money from him. Ali and his
friend did not entertain his requests.
The boy was angry. Out of the blue, he punched Ali on his face. Ali was in pain. He cried for help.
The school prefect saw the incident. He immediately reported the matter to the headmaster.
The headmaster then punished the boy. He was regretted his action.

Hari Raya Celebration

It was crispy morning.Jana and her family were in their village. They were celebrating Hari Raya.
Jana donned a beautiful baju kurung while her brother put on new baju melayu. They looked
gorgeous in their attires.
Later, Jana and her family went to the mosque which is a stoned-throw away their home. After
performing their prayer, they met and shook hands with relatives and friends.
A little later, they went home. They had some lemang, ketupat, and rendang. As the food were
scrumptious, Jana could not resist to eat more.
Jana and her family had a whale of a time celebrating Hari Raya together.
Lost in the Jungle

It was a cold breeze Sunday morning. Fahmi and his friends were in the jungle. They were having a
jungle trekking.
They walked slowly along the narrow path. Fahmi and his friends were mesmerized by the beauty of
the scenery.
It was late in the evening. They decided to return home. However, they lost. Fahmi and his friends
were tired and scared.
The boys did not reach home that day. Their parents were worried. They went to the police station
and lodged the report.
The police immediately conducted a rescue exercise. They found the boys near the river.
(99 words)

National Day Celebration

It was a bright Sunday morning. Alif and his family were in Dataran Merdeka. They celebrated the
National Day.
In Dataran Merdeka, they saw thousands of people from all walks of life. Alif were delighted.
A little later, the King and the honourable guests arrived. The ceremony started with singing the
National Anthem. Then, the King and the Prime Minister gave their speeches.
Later, there was a colourful procession. Alif and the visitors clapped their hands during the parade.
Alif and his family returned home at 12p.m. They were tired but happy.
(96 words)

The Flood

It rained cats and dogs last December. The heavy rain lashed Kg. Tapu for a week. The river out flow
its bank. The water level rose rapidly. Soon, Kg Tapu was flooded.
The elderly couple were worried. They then climbed up the roof. They waited patiently for the
rescuer to evacuate them.
An hour after, the rescuer approached them. They helped them to board the boat. They sent the
couple to the relief centre. The elderly couple took a shelter there for few days. When the flood
receded, they returned home. They were thankful.
(94 words)
It is quite tedious to write a descriptive essay. This type of essays sometimes does not have climax so
it becomes plain and less appealing. How to make it interesting. Here it is:

Alif is ten years old.

He is my friend.
He is my neighbour.
He is a kind and helpful boy.

Alif likes Science.

Alif and I study together.
We study at my house.
We study together every evening.
He helps me doing my homework.

My mother and Alif's mother are friends.

They love to spend time together.
They go jogging.
They jog every weekend.
They jog at the park.
They go shopping together.

I am proud of Alif.
He always make me happy.

Now, add the juicy words, phrases, and transitional words into the sentences.

Alif, who is ten years old, is my best friend. He lives the next door. Alif is very good at Science. He
wants to be an asronaut.

Every afternoon, after school, Alif comes to my house. We study together. When I have difiiculty to
answer the questions, he helps me to solve them.

Alif's mother and my mother are good friends too. Despite busy doing their chores at home, they
have time to talk to each other.Every weekend, they go to the park for a jog.

I like Alif. He is more than a friend. He is a friend in need, a friend indeed.

What did Ray and his family do last Saturday?
How was the weather like?
Where did they lay the mat?
Did they enjoy the food and drinks?
What did they see on the tree branch?
What did Ray and his sister do on the bridge?
What did their cat do?
Did the have a good time there?

Now answer all the questions

Construct two related answers for each question.

What did Ray and his family do last Saturday?

Ray and his family went to the beach.
Why?
They had a picnic.
How was the weather like?
The weather was hot.
The weather was windy.
Join the two sentences
The weather was hot but windy.

Where did they lay the mat?

They laid the mat under a tree.
What is the tree like?
It is big and shady.

Did they enjoy the food and drinks?

They enjoyed the food and drinks.
The food was delicious and the drinks were thirst quenching.

What did they see on the tree branch?

They saw a bird.
The bird was chirping sweetly.

What did Ray and his sister do on the bridge?

On the bridge, Ray and his sister saw some fish.
They fed the fish small pieces of bread.

What did their cat do?

The cat chase after a butterfly.
The butterfly fluttered away.

Did they have a good time there?

They had a good time there.
They promised to go there again.
Now, plot the writing

Paragraph 1 : Setting
Set characters
Set time
Set place
Set mood

Paragraph 2 : Rising Actions

Event before climax

Paragraph 3 : Climax
Turning point of the story

Paragraph 4 : Falling Actions

Events after the climax

Paragraph 5 : Resolution
Conclusion of the story

Now, rewrite the story

Last Saturday, Ray and his family went to the beach. They had a picnic. That morning, the weather
was hot but windy.

As soon as they arrived there, they laid a mat under a big shady tree. Later, they enjoyed the food
and drinks they brought from home.The food was delicious and the drinks were thirst quenching.

Suddenly, Ray saw a bird perching and chirping sweetly on the tree branch. Meanwhile, their cat
chased a butterfly but it fluttered away.

A moment later, Ray and his sister sat on the bridge. They saw the fish and fed them tiny pieces of
bread.

They had a good time there. They promised to go there again.

Number of words : 114

Look, the story has been exceeding word limit. Pick and remove one sentence, the weakest point.

Last Saturday, Ray and his family went to the beach. They had a picnic. That morning, the weather
was hot but windy.

As soon as they arrived there, they laid a mat under a big shady tree. Later, they enjoyed the food
and drinks they brought from home.

Suddenly, Ray saw a bird perching and chirping sweetly on the tree branch. Meanwhile, their cat
chased a butterfly but it fluttered away.

A moment later, Ray and his sister sat on the bridge. They saw the fish and fed them tiny pieces of
bread.

They had a good time there.

Writing Tips For Intermediate to GALUS
1. Write what the pupils see.
2. Use common verb, example
Is, are, was, were, goes, go,
went, (guide them)
3. Write basic structures, example
SV, SVO
4. Join the sentence, if nescessary
5. Add linkers
6. Check G, S, WO, P
7. Write 16 sentences

Example

1. Alif is my friend.
2. He is ten years old.
3. He is a good person.
4. I like Alif.
5. One day, Alif went to the zoo.
6. He went there with his family.
7. He was happy.
8. His father bought the tickets.
9. They entered the zoo.
10. In the zoo, he saw many animals.
11. He could see tigers, birds, and monkeys.
12. Alif fed the monkeys.
13. His father took pictures.
14. In the evening, they went home.
15. Alif had a great time.
16. He wanted to go to the zoo again.

Make it interesting (drill!!)

Alif, who is my friend, is ten years old. I like Alif because he is a good person.

One day, Alif went to the zoo. He went there with his family.He was happy. As soon as they arrived
there, his father bought the tickets. Then, they entered the zoo.

In the zoo, he saw many

animals. He could see tigers, birds, and monkeys. His father took some pictures.

In the evening, they went home. Alif had a great time.

He wanted to go to the zoo again.

There were animals such as monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. (89 words)
BK11C2
Amran loves eating junk food and sugary drinks. His parent told him not to eat much unhealthy food
but all the advises went into the deaf ears.
One fateful morning, Amran was studying in his classroom. Suddenly, he had stomachache. He then
cried like a baby. His friends then told his class teacher. Pity of him, the class teacher immediately
rushed him to the clinic.
At the clinic, the doctor checked and treatment him. Amran confessed he had eaten lots of chips. He
advised Amran not to eat junk food. Since then Amran stopped eating them.

95 words

BK11C2
Amran loves eating junk food and sugary drinks. His parents told him not to eat much unhealthy food
but all the advises went into the deaf ears.
One fateful morning, Amran was studying in his classroom. Suddenly, he had stomachache. He then
cried like a baby. His friends then told his class teacher. Pity of him, the class teacher immediately
rushed him to the clinic.
In the clinic, the doctor examined and treated him. Amran confessed he had eaten lots of chips. He
advised Amran not to eat junk food. Since then Amran stopped eating them.

95 words

Writing Short Speech Tips

1. Addressing the audience

2. Introduce the speaker
3. State the topic
4. State the topic sentence
5. State the main ideas
6. Eloborate the ideas
7. Use sequence markers
8. Use persuasive words/ phrase
9. Restate the topic sentence
10. Proverb enriches the text

Example
Dear teachers and friends,
I'm Amna from 6 Pintar.
I want to talk about saving our environment.
There are many ways we can do to save our environment.
First, we must switch off the electrical gadgets when not in use. We can save the electricity. Second,
we should avoid using disposable cups, plates, and bags. Third, we need to collect rain water. We can
use it to water the plants and clean the drains. Finally, we must plant more trees. Trees, not only
sooth us, they help to reduce greenhouse effects.
Remember, saving our environment is our responsibility. With that, I end my speech. Thank you for
listening

Aliff, who is eleven years old, is my bosom friend.

One evening, Aliff wanted to go out. He planned to meet his friends. He looked for his watch
but he couldn't find it.
He asked his sister for help. They then searched it all over the places. He opened the drawer.
She searched inside the cupboard. The watch was not there.
A moment later, Aliff opened the box on the shelf. He was elated. He found it.
Aliff thanked his sister for lending her hands. He promised not to misplace his belongings
again.
90 words
Trial Terengganu

Short Essay : Process of Making

Making cheese sandwiches is as easy as ABC. It is very simple and doesn't take a long time
to prepare.
Firstly, you must prepare all the ingredients like bread, cheese, butter, cucumbers, salt and
pepper and onions.
Secondly, slice the cucumbers and onions thinly. Spread the butter on the bread evenly.
Put the cheese on top the bread and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Put another slice of bread onto it and cut into two. The sandwich is now ready to serve.
You can try it at home.

It was a crispy Sunday morning. Encik Karim took his family to the airport. Her mother accompanied
them.

In the airport, Encik Karim and his family went shopping. They bought some chocolate, perfume, and
souvenirs from the duty-free shop.

Later, they went to the arrival hall. They saw a fleet of planes in the hangar. Maria was excited as she
watched the planes landing and taking off the runway.
Encik Karim and his family were hungry so they walked to the food court. The food were scrumptious
and the price were reasonable. After that, they returned home.
It was a marvelous day and they promised to go there again.

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1. (A little bird told me)
something that you say in order to let someone know that you are not going to tell them who
gave you the information being discussed

2. (A pain in the neck)

someone or something that is very annoying

3. (A piece of cake)
something very easy

4. (To lay off)

to stop using or doing something

5. (pigs can fly)

There is no chance of that ever happening.

6. (Dead tired)
Totally exhausted or fatigued.

7. (Call it a day)
to quit work and go home; to say that a day's work has been completed.

8. (In charge of)

Having control over or responsibility for.

9. (In the way)

to be close to doing something.

10. (Be my guest)

Help yourself.; After you. (A polite way of indicating that someone else should go first, help
himself or herself to something, or take the last one of something.)

One of the skills tested on B(ii) is making choice and giving reasons. I hv spotted
few questions. Here are my teaching ideas that may help the GALUS to snatch
few marks from the question.

I would choose (topic).

It is because (topic) is a (key feature1). (Topic) is a (adj.) (what). It is (verb in
passive voice) (prep) the (what).

End
I am certain that (topic) is the most perfect choice.
Example
(stimulus taken from Didik)

I would choose Sitar. It is because Sitar is a string instrument. It is a popular

musical instrument in India. Many Indian learn Sitar. It is used in
entertainment. Sitar has a hollow neck and a chamber. It is easy to play it. You
can pluck the strings with your fingers. I prefer Sitar than others. I know you are
interested in it too. I am certain that Sitar is the perfect choice.

Write 20 simple sentences

1. There is a boy.
2. His name is Yusof.
3. He lives in Kampung Tapah.
4. He is a good boy.

5. It was Sunday.
6. The weather was sunny.
7. Yusof went to the pond near his house.
8. The villagers were there too.
9. They had a gotong royong.
10. They wanted to clean the pond.

11. Yusof picked up the rubbish.

12. His father trimmed the hedges.
13. Hana, his sister pulled the grass.
14. Yusof's mother swept the compound.

15. A garbage truck came.

16. The villager threw the plastic bags.
17. As saying goes many hands light the work.
18. They finished gotong royong at noon.
19. They returned home.
20. They were tired but satisfied.
English Contractions

aren’t = are not

can’t = cannot
could’ve = could have
couldn’t = could not
didn’t = did not
doesn’t = does not
don’t = do not
gonna = going to
gotta = got to, got a
hadn’t = had not
hasn't = has not
haven't = have not
he’d = he had, he would
he’ll = he shall, he will
he’s = he has, he is
how’d = how did, how would
how’ll = how will
how’s = how has, how is
I’d = I had, I would
I’ll = I shall / I will
I’m = I am
I’ve = I have
isn’t = is not
it’d = it would
it’ll = it shall, it will
it’s = it has, it is
mightn’t = might not
might’ve = might have
mustn’t = must not
must’ve = must have
needn't = need not
she’d = she had / she would
she’ll = she shall, she will
she’s = she has, she is
should’ve = should have
shouldn’t = should not
somebody’s = somebody is
someone’d = someone had, someone would
someone’ll = someone shall, someone will
someone’s = someone has, someone is
something’d = something had
something’ll = something shall, something will
something’s = something has, something is
that’ll = that will
that’s = that has, that is
that’d = that would, that had
there’d = there had, there would
there’d’ve = there would have
there’re = there are
there’s = there has / there is
they’d = they would
they’d’ve = they would have
they’ll = they shall, they will
they’re = they are
they’ve = they have
wasn’t = was not
we’d = we had
we’ll = we will
we’re = we are
we’ve = we have
weren’t = were not
what’ll = what will
what’re = what are
what’s = what has / what is
what’ve = what have
when’s = when is
where’d = where did
where’s = where has, where is
where’ve where have
who’d = who would
who’d’ve = who would have
who’ll = who shall, who will
who’re = who are
who’s = who has, who is
who’ve = who have
why'd = why did
why’re = why are
why’s = why has, why is
won’t = will not
won’t’ve = will not have
would’ve = would have
wouldn’t = would not
wouldn’t’ve = would not have
you’d’ve = you would have
you’ll = you shall, you will
you’re = you are
you’ve = you have
How to plot the story

Exposition - character, scene, mood

Rising Action - conflict (problem, how to overcome)
Climax - turning points of the story, the interesting part of the story
Falling action - events after the climax
Resolution - conclusion, moral values

Example
Raja wanted to own a bicycle very badly but his parents could not afford it. He felt very sad.

One day, Raja told his mother. He wanted to open a food stall near his house so that he
could earn some money.

During the holidays, he spent his time at his stall. He sold hot and spicy curry puffs. Many
customer came to buy them.

Raja was elated because he got so much money. He gave them to his mother. The next day,
she bought him a bicycle.

Raja thanked her mother.

B(ii)

Dear Saidi,
How are you? I hope this letter finds you well.
I'm writing to tell you about my ambition. My dream job is doctor.
I want to be a doctor because I like to help people. My uncle, who is also a doctor, told me
he earns so much money.
I must study hard because I want to take up medicine at the university.
That's all now. I hope to hearing more from you.
Regards,
Alif

C1

It was a hot Saturday morning. Alif went to the post office with his mother to pay the bills.
There were many customers lining up before the counter. Alif queued and waited his turn
patiently.

While he was waiting, a man walked through the door. Out of the blue, he jumped the
queue.

Alif was very mad. He urged the man to step back but he refused. He then reported the
matter to the officer.
The clerk came out. He politely asked the man to walk to the end of the line.

C2

It was Saturday. Hafiz and Iqbal who are my schoolmates, were at home as their parents
went out to attend for a wedding.

Hafiz and Iqbal were hungry. They then went into the kitchen looking for some food. Since
there was no food, they decided to cook.

While they were cooking, the fire started. It spread fast and burned down the curtains. Hafiz
and his brother were scared. They shouted for help.

The neighbours heard the screams. Immediately, they called the fire brigade. A little later,
the firefighters came and put out the fire.

Hafiz and Iqbal regretted their actions and promised not to play with matches again.

WRITING IDEAS
1. The person
2. Tell more about the person
3. Personal opinion about the person
4. Two adjectives or idiom to describe the person
5. Setting time and place
6-14 Write what you see in picture 1,2,3,4
15. Conclusion of the story

Example
1. Tasha is my classmate.
2. We are twelve years old and live in the same village.
3. I like Tasha because
4. She is a kind-hearted person.
5. Last week, Tasha and her family went to Melaka for a holiday.
6. They went there by car.
7. As soon as they arrived in Melaka, they went to the famous Jonker Walk.
8. They bought some souvenirs.
9. At noon, they stopped at Selera Melaka foodcourt.
10. They had their lunch.
11. At night, they took a boat ride and cruised along Sungai Melaka.
12. They caught a glimpse of Melaka's landmarks.
13. They took some photographs.
14. The next morning, they took a trishaw ride.
15. They went for sightseeing around the city.
16. It was an amazing trip and they promised to be there again.
Book Report

1. Title of the book

2. Author
3. Theme/ Genre
4. Characters
5. The Plot
6. Moral Value
7. Personal opinion about the book
8. Closing

Title : The Tortoise and Hare

Author : Ammar Yusof
Theme : Slow and steady wins the race
Genre : Fables
Characters: Hare and Tortoise
Moral Value: Be patient
Personal opinion :
I love this book because the pictures are beautiful. The sentences are simple. The number of
pages suits me, the primary schoolchildren. The fonts are big and catchy. This book is written
by my favourite author. This book contains lots of moral values. I learned that perseverance
is the key towards success. It is okay that you have to wait to decide on doing something.
When you lose or fail, you have to admit it and move on. I would suggest my friends to buy
it.
Reported by
Zara Elena

A Family Outing

It was Sunday morning and the weather was perfect for an outing. Encik Kamal took his
family to Mesra Mall which is just a distance away their house.

As they reached there, Encik Kamal went to the counter and purchased four tickets. They
then bought some popcorns and fizzy drinks.

After catching their favourite movie, they went shopping. There was a grand sale in Mesra
Mall so they chose things they wanted and Encik Kamal paid for them.

Later, they made a quick stop at the food court. After having some snacks, they went back
home. They enjoyed their outing.
Enjoyable things and experiences - synonyms or related words
activity
noun
something that you do because you enjoy it or because it is interesting
amusement
noun
something that you enjoy doing
binge
noun
an occasion when someone does too much of something they enjoy, such as drinking
blast
noun
spoken a very enjoyable experience
change
noun
a new activity or experience that is different and enjoyable
crowd pleaser
noun
informal someone or something that large numbers of people, especiallyaudiences,
always like or enjoy
delight
noun
something that gives you pleasure or happiness
enjoyment
noun
something that you enjoy doing
enthusiasm
noun
an activity or subject that you are interested in and excited about
escapism
noun
something pleasant or exciting that helps you to forget about real life and
the boring or unpleasant parts of it
excitement
noun
something that makes you feel excited
fetish
noun
something that someone enjoys a lot, in a way that is unusual or unreasonable
goodies
noun
informal things that are nice to have but not essential
hobby
noun
something that you enjoy doing when you are not working
the holiday/experience/chance etc of a lifetime
the best holiday/experience/chance etc that you will ever have
indulgence
noun
something special that someone does for pleasure, not because they need to
interest
 noun
an activity that you enjoy doing when you are not working
joy
noun
something that makes you feel very happy or pleased
leisure
noun
activities that you do to relax or enjoy yourself
leisure
noun
relating to activities that you do to relax or enjoy yourself
love
noun
something that you enjoy very much
luxury
noun
something expensive that you enjoy but do not really need
luxury
noun
something that you would like to do but is not completely necessary
luxury
noun
something that you very much enjoy because you do not get it very often
occupation
noun
something that you do in your free time
outside interests/experience/knowledge etc
interests/experience/knowledge etc that are not connected with, or not a result of, the work that
you do in your present job
passion
noun
something that produces a strong enthusiasm or interest in you
pastime
noun
something that you do regularly for fun in your free time
pleasure
noun
something that makes you feel happy and satisfied
pursuit
noun
formal an activity that you enjoy
recreation
noun
formal things that you do to enjoy yourself
recreation
noun
formal an activity that is done for enjoyment
revelation
 noun
a surprising and enjoyable experience that makes you realize something that you previously had
not known
satisfaction
noun
something that gives you this feeling of pleasure
social life
noun
the time that you spend enjoying yourself with friends
social life
noun
the opportunities to do enjoyable things that exist in a particular place
spree
noun
a short period that you spend doing a particular activity, especially something enjoyable such
as spending money or drinking alcohol
therapy
noun
an activity that makes you feel happy or that helps you to deal with your problems
thrill
noun
something that gives you a thrill
the time of your life
a very enjoyable experience
tonic
noun
something that makes you feel happier or healthier
treat
noun
something special that you do or buy for yourself or someone else
trip
noun
unusual and enjoyable experience

McMillian.Dictionary

It was Sunday. Ali and his family got up early, get dressed, had a light breakfast, and then began their
three- hour journey to Kuala Lumpur. They wanted to support their favourite athletes at the KL SEA
Games.
They reached Bukit Jalil Stadium at 3.00p.m. The stadium was packed with sea of spectators. A
little later, the athletics competition began. They were chuffed by seeing Khairul Hafiz blasted the
track and won the 100m race.
After that, they went to nearby National Swimming Pool. They caught a glimpse of Olympic
gold medalist, Joseph Schooling and multiple winners, Nguyen Thi Anh Vien.
It was the best holiday excursion they have ever had.
I discuss these phrases with kids now asking which phrases suit the pictures.

They had a great excursion at the beach.

I am chuffed with my examination results.
He was tickled pink when he won the contest.
I’m truly grateful to have a friend like you!
It was the best and blast experience he have ever had.
He indulged himself watching good movie at the local theater.
He had the time of his life.
I view Ali as an arrogant boy as he never give his friends the time of day.

SNATCH THIEF

Ali is my best friend. We attend the same school but hail from different village.

One afternoon, Ali went to the grocery shop to buy some salt. While he was walking, he saw
a motorbike speeding towards an old woman.

Out of the blue, the man snatched her handbag. The woman fell down.
Ali could not believe before his eyes. Hurriedly, he stopped a car. The car driver came out
and immediately took the woman to the hospital.

That night, Ali saw the news. The snatch thief was arrested by the police. Ali was thankful
the woman was safe.

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