ANALYSIS OF STATES’ TRIAL EXAM QUESTIONS (DW, POEM AND NOVEL) 2019

No. STATE DIRECTED WRITING POEM NOVEL

1. INFORMAL LETTER “Family support is important in achieving one’s dream”

Terengganu The Living Photograph
Plans and reminders on travelling How far is this true?

Describe on the important decision made by the main character and how
2. Johor (Batu INFORMAL LETTER
The Living Photograph it affects the main character in the story. Give your opinion on how
Pahat) How to lose weight
making the right decision helps you to achieve your goal in life

3. ARTICLE “It takes courage to grow and become a better person”

Johor (Mersing) The Living Photograph
Hari Raya Celebration How far is this true?

ARTICLE
4. Johor “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are”
Write about a student in your school, who has The Living Photograph
(SMKDBD) How far is this true? Give your opinions about the statement
received the Excellent Student Award
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5. NEWPAPER “Do what is right, not what is easy”
Perlis The Living Photograph
Reasons of taking dangerous selfie should be Describe how this statement is portrayed by a character in the novel
prohibited

6. INFORMAL LETTER Describe the important traits shown by one of the characters. Explain
MRSM The Living Photograph
Tips on how to cope with college life how these traits help the character achieve his/her goals.

INFORMAL LETTER
7. Pahang Describe an incident that leads to positive consequences. Give reasons
Qualities in choosing a good friend and ways to The Living Photograph
(Kuantan) why you choose the incident.
strengthen friendship

8. INFORMAL LETTER The most important things in this life are family and love.
Kelantan The Living Photograph
Important information about your country How far is this portrayed in the novel?

The most courageous act is to stand up for what you believe in. How is
9. Perak (Kinta INFORMAL LETTER
The Living Photograph this attitude portrayed in the main character? Would you have done the
Utara) How to prepare for a job interview
same? Why?
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10. ‘Friendship is selfless love, care and respect”
Sabah To persuade your classmates to choose one of the The Living Photograph
Write about a character who shoes selfless love to his/her friends.
venues

11. ARTICLE What Has Happened to

Negeri Sembilan Write about one character who has helped make someone’s life better.
How to be a good Samaritan Lulu?

“Blood is thicker than water”

12. ARTICLE
Pulau Pinang The Living Photograph Write about an incident in the novel that proves the statement and why
Flood
the incident touches your heart and is memorable to you.

“Bravery shines when one’s courage is put to test”

13. FORMAL LETTER
Selangor (A) The Living Photograph Choose a character and an event that shows bravery. Give your opinion
Asking permission to visit an old folk’s home
on how it helped to solve his/her problem.

“Do what you believe is right and be firm with your decision”
14. FORMAL LETTER What Has Happened to
Selangor (B) Choose a character who shows determination in an event and how it
Letter of complaint to a restaurant manager Lulu?
helped to solve his/her problem.
 15. ARTICLE Choose a character as strong –willed in an incident and how it solved
Selangor (C) The Poison Tree
About Laptops and Computers his/her problem

ARTICLE - 5 TIMES

INFORMAL LETTER - 6 TIMES

FORMAL LETTER - 3 TIMES

TALK / SPEECH - 1 TIME