SMK MAXWELL, KUALA LUMPUR

UJIAN DIAGNOSTIK KHAS TINGKATAN LIMA

2018
PAPER 1
1hr 45mins
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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:

 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 study hours follow hostel rules

do on your own homework discuss in groups
unlimited internet access limited
parents and siblings social interaction many friends
anytime outing once a fortnight

When writing the letter, you must:

 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?

Prepared by : Verified by :
………………………. …………………
(ZANARIAH BT SULAIMAN) (PN. SANTHY A/P VEERASAMY)
Form 5 English Teacher Head of Language Department
SMK Maxwell, Kuala Lumpur SMK Maxwell, Kuala Lumpur

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