Tuesday 17 June 2008

030. Speech

Directed Writing (35 marks)

You are advised to spend at least 45 minutes on this question.

You are the head prefect of your school. Your school principal is going to retire. Write a farewell speech for your beloved school principal. Your speech should include the following points:
  • the purpose of the speech
  • the principal's number of years of service
  • school taught
  • principal's biodata
  • contributions by the principal
  • the principal's popularity
  • how everyone will miss the principal

When writing the speech, you should remember to:

  • use the correct format
  • include all the points given and elaborate on them
  • add elaborations or details of your own

029. Formal Letter

Directed Writing (35 marks)

You are advised to spend at least 45 minutes on this question.

You are the Chairman of Taman Megah Neighbourhood Patrol. Write a formal letter to the loca Town Council to express dissatisfaction over a few problems in your residential area. Your letter should include the following points:
  • uncollected garbage for almost two weeks
  • burst water pipes - low water pressure
  • poor condition of the children's playground
  • street lights not functioning
  • potholes on the roads

When writing the letter, you should remember to:

  • use the correct format
  • include all the points given and elaborate on them
  • add elaborations and details of your own