READING/COMPREHENSION

Reading and Understanding Paragraphs, Notices,Advertisements

First, look at the instruction, a word or a few words will tell you what is it all about. In this instruction, it is quite clear that the words advertisements, healthy foods are the key words.

And now, look at the questions:

Q.1 shows no supplies are available for orders RM10 and below

    - the underlined words are the keywords, so these words will lead

      you to choose the advertisement which involves price which is more than RM10. 

So, B seems to qualify the fact; which is, minimum order of only RM25. 

Q.2 offers food which are free of additives or other artificial substances.

- the underlined keywords will guide you to choose C which contains the words, certified organic and Non-GMO

Q.3 helps the overweight to lose their weight.

- the underline keywords seem to agree with A which contains the words sports nutrition and weight loss.

Q.4 cherishes a day for the customers every month.

- the underlined keywords will lead you to choose A, which says last Friday of each month is Customer's Appreciation Day, with 15% off

The words in the instruction show that the passage is an email from the director of the Global Student Exchange Programme. 

Q.5 Be an exchange student in the question stem according to paragraph 1, lines 2 and 3 means develop your  knowledge and understanding of different cultures seem to agree with answer C, which says to learn about new cultures

Q.6 The keyword in the stem of the question is goal. Paragraph 2, line 6, ...to enjoy foreign culture and tradition, this will lead you to choose C, which contains...knowledge of foreign cultures

Q.7 The keywords in the stem of the question are the benefits of the programme and not true. The response in answer A is true, so it will be eliminated. The response in B is false/not true, that is the quality of communication skills will deteriorate because Paragraph 3, lines 7 and 8 states that...helps to develop your communication skills. So, we will choose B as the answer.

Q.8 The keywords in the stem of the question are ...qualifications/documents, required, participate, this programme. Lines 3 and 4 in Paragraph 4 states...obtain strong grades and engage actively in co-curricular activities. So, response C qualifies/contains all stated above.

Q.9 The keywords in the question are university/university staff help poor students, participate, this programme. Lines 3 and 4 in Paragraph 5 contain the keywords financial difficulties, sholarships, apply for. Both responses B and C contain the listed words but the word approve in B is false in the statement. So, C is the best answer as it contains the word suggest.

Q. 10 The keywords in the stem of the question are dyslexia, difficult to diagnose. In Paragraph 1, lines 1 and 2 contain the words Dyslexia, diagnosis is difficult. So, response B contains the required words, that is...difficult to recognise a dyslexic person.

Q. 11 The keywords in the question are physiological factor,  explains dyslexic's learning disability. Line 2 in Paragraph 2 contains the words...different organization of cells within the brain. Line 3 contains the words learning disability.  So, response B contains the words brain cells organised differently which qualifies it to be the accurate answer.

Q. 12 The keyword is This (line 13) refers to...

Using this cue, we have to find the sentence before the word This in line 13. Going backward, we found the words...unable to connect sounds and symbols. Only response C gives us the equivalence.

 

REMEDIAL EXERCISE FOR EXPOSITORY WRITING

Topic: 

Electricity is an important source of energy. Suggest ways to save electricity in your homes. Give three reasons why you say so.

Content Points:

1. Switch off electrical appliances when they are not in use.

2. Install energy-efficient electrical appliances.

3. Install solar panels to reduce dependence on Tenaga Nasional electrical supply.

Introduction

    Electricity is an important source of enegy. Almost all things at home use electricity. We rely so much on electrical supply to run our life so, we should consume electricity wisely. They are several ways in which we can save electrical energy in our homes. The simple practice is to switch off the electrical appliances when we are not using them. We can also buy energy-efficient electrical appliances or install solar panels to generate energy to reduce the use of existing power supply.

Paragraph 2

    We should practise energy-saving habits simply by switcing off electrical appliances such as ceiling fans or lights in our homes when we are not using them. It sounds simple but it needs to be inculcatated in every member of the family or it is likely not going to happen. This simple practice may save a lot of energy in the long run. We can also set the temperature of our air-conditioner unit to a higher temperature first before lowering it. This operational procedure could save a lot more energy than you can ever imagine.

Paragraph 3

    One should have knowledge on energy-saving appliances by consulting the specification note or manual before deciding to buy them. This could save our monthly and annual budget. Paying electrical bills through the nose is not a pleasant experience. Having a few energy-efficient appliances in our homes can save our wallets. Household appliances like washing machines, microwave ovens and irons do consume a lot of energy so, we should try to buy low power consumption appliances like the 'inverter' technology air-conditioners.

Paragraph 4

    Apart from that, we can install solar panels to supply additional power to our homes. Meaning, we do not have to rely totally on the existing home power supply. Although this will mean we have to bear the high installation cost but at the end of the month, we could enjoy extra money for other expenses. In the long run, we can swell up our money chest for vacations or buying our dream car or even a new house! This long-term planning may work but be careful, we may end up installing low quality solar panels which are not durable.

Conclusion/Closure

    In conclusion, power-saving practices do provide a lot benefits to our livelihood. Based on the arguments above, we can practise the three ways of saving electricity to optimize our household budgets and live comfortably within our means.

    

    

CONCLUSION FROM DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Rumusan dari Ujian Diagnostik Penulisan MUET

Tarikh Ujian:       25 April 2024

Masa:                   11.00 pagi

Jenis Ujian:         Penulisan jenis fakta (Expository Paragraphs)

Format MUET:   Mencakupi 2 Kertas iaitu Lisan dan Penulisan (50% dari jumlah markah keseluruhan atau 150 markah)

Dapatan:

i)                 Lack of content (kurang isi)

ii)                Lack of coherence (kurang koheren)

iii)              Fragmented sentences (struktur ayat yang lemah)

iv)              Limited vocabulary (kosa kata yang terhad)