Kelantan 2017 SPM Trial BI P1

Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested : 45 minutes]
Your cousin is sitting for her SPM examination this year. She asks for your opinion whether
to stay at the hostel or at home in order to study better. Use the notes below to write your
letter.

In your letter, you should:
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describe all the details of the two places
state your opinion
give a reason for your choice

Which place to choose?

Staying at home

Staying at the hostel

longer
do on your own
unlimited
parents and siblings
anytime

study hours
homework
internet access
social interaction
outing

follow hostel rules
discuss in groups
limited
many friends
once a fortnight

When writing the letter, you must:

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lay out your letter correctly (address, greeting, closure)
use all the notes given
give your own ideas when needed
remember that your letter is to your cousin

Note:
For your letter, 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]
[Time suggested : One hour]
Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.

1. Write a story about someone whose hobby had made him famous.

2. Why do people bully?
3. Teenagers’ life nowadays is greatly influenced by social media. Discuss.
4. Write about a girl who had lost her parents but managed to achieve success in life.
Begin your story with:
“Amelia’s plans shattered into a million pieces when ...”
5.

Should children follow their dreams or fulfil their parents’ wishes?

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