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Wednesday 15 November 2017

FINAL TERM SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2017 ASIGNMENT

FINAL TERM SCHOOL HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT


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
Physical violence on teachers
Threats on teacher’s safety
Scratching of teachers’ car
Prank calls
No of cases in 2007
30
45
10
50


REASONS FOR MISBEHAVIOUR
·         Lack of attention
·         Lack of parental supervision
·         Peer pressure

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
Rank
Airline
Rank 2006
1
Singapore Airlines
7
2
Thai Airways
4
3
Cathay Pacific
3
4
Qatar Airways
6
5
Qantas
2
6
Malaysia Airlines
9
7
Air New Zealand
18
8
China Airlines
10
9
Emirates
5
10
British Airways
1

(Source: http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards_2007/AirlineYear-2007.htm)

                                           World Airline Awards 2007
 
Best Cabin Staff
Malaysia Airlines
Best Inflight Entertainment
Emirates
Best First Class
Qatar Airways
Best Business Class
Singapore Airlines
Best Economy Class
Korean Air


The data was gathered using a range of input sources:
-          Online Customer Surveys
-          Business Research Group Interviews
-          Customer Telephone Interviews
-          Selected Passenger Interviews

 
QUESTION:  Analyze the information given in the stimulus