SPEAKING 800/2 – EXERCISES ON
BRAINSTORM+ORGANIZE IDEAS
* Do mind-map
* Write key words/phrases
Read the situation below and brainstorm for ideas.
EXERCISE 1
Many youths these days are into computer games. It is said that such games encourage the player to explore different ways of learning and thinking. Do you think playing computer games is good or bad? Discuss with your friends.
Task A: In your opinion, you think that playing computer games is bad for our health and a waste of money. Elaborate.
EXERCISE 2
Read the situation below and brainstorm for ideas.
Many electronic gadgets have been invented to improve our lifestyles in this technological era. Which electronic gadget do you think is the most useful for today’s modern lifestyle?
Task A: You think that the laptop is the most useful electronic gadget for today’s modern lifestyle. Elaborate.
EXERCISE 3
Read the situation below and brainstorm for ideas.
As an IT expert in the banking sector, you are invited to share your opinion on the pros and cons of Internet or online banking to the public.
Task A: You think that Internet or online banking provides convenience. Elaborate
Write a whole script for each exercise
Steps to carry out:
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO TACKLE THE SPEAKING PAPER TASK A
STEP 1 – Understand the situation
It is really important for the students to read and understand the given
situation. If they do not understand the situation, then they would not be able
to proceed with the speaking task. Therefore, students need to read carefully
and analyse the situation. Do not forget to underline key words
STEP 2 – Brainstorm Ideas
Brainstorming is a very useful way to gather ideas about a particular
topic or group of related topics. It can help us collect and produce a wide
range of ideas stemming from a particular topic.
As you brainstorm your ideas, you need to plan and organize your
ideas in a systematic and organized way. Jot down at least
3 main points for your ideas in clusters using keywords.
DO NOT WRITE YOUR IDEAS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES! You will
tend to read your sentences instead of speaking out your ideas.
Use mind-map, circle map, brace map to organize your ideas.
Always remember to have example(s) in each of your point to help with your
elaboration.
STEP 3 – Organize ideas
Presenting your ideas in a systematic and organized way will increase
the effectiveness of your presentation.
Introduction – Greet your examiner &
state your suggestion/opinion/point of view
Body – Present main point (Explain, give reason, provide example)
– Present second point (Elaborate, give example
– Present third point (Explain, give example)
* Remember to use linkers/connectives for cohesiveness; make use of
useful expressions throughout your text where appropriate.
Conclusion – Summarize your points, thank
the examiners.
ESSAY FOR MUET ( WRITING
EXERCISES)
QUESTION 2 – CONTINUOUS WRITING
1.
Mobile phones are one of the most positively viewed inventions in the
technological era. Considering that fact a serious question arises - Are there
disadvantages of using a mobile phone? Give your opinion.
QUESTION: Write one introduction paragraph for the
question above. Not less than 60 words.
2.
Global warming, now, is an important issue concerning by many countries.
Global warming is affecting us in many aspects - in rising in sea
level and rising temperature, as the consequences, it is also affecting the
economy over the world.
QUESTION: Write one paragraph on how global warming is
affecting the economy of the world. Not less than 50
words.
Tourism brings more advantages than disadvantages. Discuss.
QUESTION: Write one conclusion paragraph for the question above. Not less than 50 words.
Should smoking be banned in public places? Discuss
People should not be given the privilege to smoke in public places. I have the right to walk down the street or sit in a restaurant and not be a victim of second hand smoke. The 2006 report of the U.S. Surgeon General noted that the only way to protect non-smokers from the dangerous chemicals in second-hand smoke is to eliminate smoking indoors. Thus, smoking in common areas has become a sensitive and large issue when dealing with personal rights, but of course it also affects everybody’s quality of life.
QUESTION: Introduction paragraph has been given. Write at least 3 paragraphs to elaborate your content points.
QUESTION 1
Of late there have been reports of studens who have been disrespectful
to their teachers in the Klang valley. As a writer for a magazine on
social problems , write a short article on this issue. Integrate all the
information given below.
Types of disrespectful behaviour
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Physical violence on teachers
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Threats on teacher’s safety
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Scratching of teachers’ car
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Prank calls
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No of cases in 2007
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30
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45
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10
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50
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REASONS FOR MISBEHAVIOUR
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Lack of attention
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Lack of parental supervision
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Peer pressure
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QUESTION: Write one introduction paragraph
with overview and overall trend.
QUESTION 3
You are a junior reporter writing for a business magazine. You
have been asked to write a short article on the 2007 World Airline
Awards. Your article should intergrate all the information given
below. You should write 150 – 200 words.
World Airline Awards 2007
AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2007
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Rank
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Airline
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Rank 2006
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1
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Singapore Airlines
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7
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2
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Thai
Airways
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4
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3
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Cathay Pacific
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3
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4
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Qatar Airways
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6
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5
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Qantas
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2
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6
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Malaysia Airlines
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9
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7
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Air New Zealand
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18
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8
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China Airlines
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10
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9
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Emirates
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5
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10
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British Airways
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1
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(Source:
http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards_2007/AirlineYear-2007.htm)
World
Airline Awards 2007
Best Cabin Staff
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Malaysia Airlines
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Best Inflight
Entertainment
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Emirates
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Best First Class
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Qatar Airways
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Best Business Class
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Singapore Airlines
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Best Economy Class
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Korean Air
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The data was gathered using a range of input sources:
- Online Customer
Surveys
- Business
Research Group Interviews
- Customer
Telephone Interviews
- Selected
Passenger Interviews
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QUESTION: Analyze the information given in the stimulus
