My beloved students, For Question 1, follow the style of writing in the sample essay (for Question 1) which I have

given you. In the introduction, do not elaborate much, just write direct to the point and in the body paragraphs write at least two or three key features and any outstanding fact/info you can obtain from the graphs and write a precise conclusion. Stick to the new formula: NEW FORMULA: -TITLE 1ST paragraph: INTRODUCTION + OVERVIEW ( TWO sentences) Therefore, the first sentence is now called the 'Introduction' where you just mention what stimuli you see (graph, chart, diagram etc) while the second one is now called 'Overview', not Controlling Idea (CI) Body paragraphs: (2/3) : KEY FEATURES + outstanding information from the graphs CONCLUSION: Summary (mention the main trend again) For Question 2, make sure you write good introduction (with thesis statement + central ideas), good body paragraphs (with topic sentence +controlling ideas), supporting details, elaborations & concluding sentence/s) and good conclusions. Use good expressive modified words, phrases and sentences, appropriate choice of words and a wide range of sentence structures that can blend well. Make sure your topic sentence, elaborations, supporting details and concluding sentence/s are linked together and dont make ideas left unfinished. Besides that, use relevant vocabulary skillfully. There must also be coherence and cohesion in your essay. Coherence refers to the linking ideas through logical sequence, while cohesion refers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example: logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences very clear. Try your best to avoid grammatical mistakes by applying all the grammatical rules that you have learned. (tense sequence, subject verb agreement, modal verbs, etc) Read and rewrite the sample essays that I have given. Below are the past year questions for Question 2 Year End 2008 "People are becoming more materialistic. They are concerned with making more money and what money can buy." What is your opinion on being materialistic? You should write at least 350 words. Mid 2009 Information and communications technology (ICT) is the cause of today's many social ills. What is your opinion? Support your answers with examples. You should write at least 350 words. Year End 2009 People commit crime for selfish reasons. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words. Mid 2010 The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as the e-mail, Facebook and short Message System (SMS). What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words. Year End 2010 In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by parents or elders. What do you think of this practice in today's society? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words. Mid 2011 The most valuable thing in life is friendship. Do you agree? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.

Try to read up on any updated national or international news as much as you can to make your content more impressive, concrete and matured. Remember that you also need to use your HOTS (higher order thinking skills) You can read something on budget 2012: http://www.opf.com.my/blog/malaysia-budget-2012-summary-of-goodies-for-the-rakyat/ http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2011%2F10%2F7%2Fnation%2F20111007162147&sec=nation Need any help, just let me know, will do my best to help, inshaAllah All the best for NOV/MUET/Year End 2011/Writing Test!!! With love and dua, Malaysia Budget 2012: Summary of Goodies for the Rakyat - Oriental Pacific Futures - Futures Broker. www.opf.com.my The Budget 2012 tabled last Friday by Prime Minister Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak is jam-packed with goodies for the Rakyat. Touted the people-friendly budget, it especially benefits the lesser income group and civil servants.