UITM MACHANG KELANTANESE

Assalamualaikum and hai everyone! iolls ada cerita best..... *maybe. Sebelum tu iolls mintak ampun sebab bahasa yang digunakan agak macam entah pape(-_-)~~~~.

Ini gambar first yang iolls amik dekat belakang kedai. it's quiet nice . i think~~ . First time datang machang ingatkan takde apa yang menarik tapi bila dah berjalan macam makcik jual jamu , hamek kau jumpa benda alah ni kat belakang kedai .... Mesti pelikkan ''apa gila lah dia ni''... Untuk pengetahuan semua iolls dapat belajar kat UITM MACHANG KELANTAN. Mula-II dapat tawaran tu rasa pelik la ''MACHANG???'' kat mane ? dekat ke dengan kota bharu? macam-II makcik terpikiaq masa tu ... Sekarang baru sem 1(Part 1) wish me luck okay , makcik ni bukan pandai sangat , biasa-II je.. Makcik tak pandai tu pasal makcik amik AD112.... (art & design) tapi melukis pun entah kemana , al-maklum la dulu sekolah tak amik seni but bila dah dapat ni kita kena la grab!!!! sebab peluang datang sekali , kita kena yakin !!! Insyaallah . aminnn.

Sesiapa yang dapat sambung belajar kat UITM MACHANG ni. Grab!!!! sebab suasana dia sangat sesuai untuk student macam kita , iolls ni lagilah datang dari johor .. Kau rasa? tak jauh berbatu dari bonda dan ayahanda... Tapi dengan menggunakan kekentalan dijiwa kini ku redha dan berserah , cepat betul aku besar ~~~~.... Okay back to our first topic, Machang ni bukan lah seteruk mana pun yang diperkatakan , okay jer makcik kat sini , cuma bagi mereka yang agak kebandaran tu harap berubahlah ye.... Sape budak johor belajar kat UITM MACHANG kita geng!!!!!! nanti balik johor sesama okay... hewhewwwww....

Masa minggu orientasi kat sini agak penat lahh sebab korang! korang! dan korang! akan rasa patah lutut atau lutut beralih , hehe tipu je ,, actually dia meningkatkan stamina kita , TIDUR MASA MDS? memang tak cukup , redha okay untuk beberapa hari , MDS mean ''MINGGU DESTINI SISWA/SISWI''...  Mula-II iolls datang sini (gementarlah jugak) sebab tak penah jadi student.. (ketawa kekek jap). korang kene pakai tudung putih sepanjang minggu orientasi...kau rasa? masa tu dah lah iolls bawak satu je ..... terdiam sebentar.... okay that time iolls redhooo~~~ second thing korang akan ditempatkan disatu tempat kolej(asrama) yang sama sebelum habis orientasi, dan selepas tu korang akan dipindah kan kat kolej lain mengikut course!!!!!! part ni sedih , kau kena angkat barang kau sendiri bawa turun pastu masuk dalam lori , okay lori uitm hanya satu saja~~~~ tunggulah giliran okay , as long boleh sumbat dalam lori , sumbat je~~~ tapi better jadi macam akak ni , bawak barang yang already in the box!!!! so senang keje..... Masa minggu orientasi abang-II and akak-II pm korang akan jaga korang macam anak diaorang .. hewhewww terasa kasih sayangnya , sepanjang minggu orientasi korang akan berjalan dan berjalan dan berjalan dan berjalan dan berjalan dan mendaki tangga jap berjalan lagi naik bukit , turun bukit dan berjalan~~~~~~~~~ tapi jangan risau masa MDS kau takkan rasa penat sebab ramai kalau sorang rasa nak mati .....(insyaallah takkan mati). kepada mereka yang ada masalah jangan pernah segan cakap dengan PM korang masa MDS, selepas pun boleh .... Masa iolls , iolls ada jatuh cinta dengan sorang abang PM ni, korang pun pasti akan jatuh cinta yakni yakin lahh hatimu pasti terpaut... ada soalan boleh tanya dengan iolls .... i will answer everything okay babess..... okay dah magrib mohhh laaa kita solat .. Assalamualaikum ...

Tragedi Cintaku ''14.09.2014''

Pada pukul 10.18 malam hubungan aku dan dia telahpun tamat buat sekian kalinya . Sakit yang aku rasa tak terhingga rasanya , ini saja cara untuk aku merubah dan mengatur hidupku menjadi lebih teratur . Sesungguhnya hanya Allah S.W.T. sahaja yang tahu apa yang aku rasakan ketika ni, dugaan yang sangat berat bagiku , tapi apalagi yang mampu aku lakukan selain redha dan usaha untuk melupakan semua kenangan kami. Ya Allah entah kenapa perit ini terasa pahit , terasa sungguh berat untuk diriku terima , sesungguhnya aku benar-benar tak kuat ... Bagaikan separuh hatiku telahpun mati kerana kehilangan dirinya. Percayalah perpisahan ini aku buat kerana aku mahu bertemu dengan dirinya di syurga . Aku mahu dia menjadi lebih baik dan kejalan yang benar , aku benar-benar tidak mahu mendengar jeritannya di neraka kerana kesilapan yang segaja kami biarkan , biarlah aku yang memulakan langkah untuk kebaikan kita berdua , kerana aku tahu yang diriku masih tidak betul , masih tidak mampu berubah kejalan kebaikan , aku tidak mahu berterusan melakukan dosa yang aku sedari yang ianya benar-benar haram. Aku tidak mahu abdikan diriku dengan nafsu duniawi , hanya doa akan kebahagiaan mu mampu ku buat , maafkan aku sayang , aku tidak mahu dosa kita berdua bertambah , aku pasti yang kau akan bertemu dengan gadis yang lebih baik berbanding diriku , perpisahan ni berlaku bukan kerelaan hati tapi kerana aku memikirkan yang kita berdua mempunyai agama iaitu ISLAM . Aku pasti perpisahan ini pasti membawa bahagia , aku buat semua ni kerana aku tahu yang aku tidak mampu membahagiakan mu dengan mengikut segala kehendak mu
dan perpisahan ini kerana aku terlalu sayangkan dirimu dan aku tahu aku tak mampu mengubah dirimu menjadi lebih baik , kerana aku merupakan orang yang masih jahil akan agama ISLAM aku sendir , banyak lagi perkara yang aku perlu cari iaitu ISLAM. Ya Allah aku mampu berserah dan redha akan segala ketentuanMu Ya Allah... Mungkin suatu hari nanti sakit ini akan hilang , siapa tahu ... Aku mahu sambung belajar , dan aku tahu kesan perpisahan ini terhadap diriku suatu hari nanti .... Tapi aku pasti yang kali ni jalan yang ku pilih betul selagi aku perpegang teguh terhadap agama ku... Berat rasanya hati ini , tapi apapun aku perlu tabah kerana ini adalah keputusan aku sendiri ... Biarpun dia kata benci pada aku , aku redha tapi ini semua untuk kebaikan kita bersama , Allah lebih penting dalam hidup aku , kerana Allah yang mencipta aku , aku pasti Dia telah pun susun sebuah jalan cerita hidup aku yang lebih baik ... inilah erti sebenar sebuah peribahasa ''bersusah-susah dahulu, bersenang-senang kemudian''... Ada hikmah setiap apa yang kita buat ..

Lirik Lagu Apa Khabar - Joe Flizzow Featuring Sonaone

Merenung ke luar jendela
Bayu pagi meniup lembut
Lihat bintang di angkasa
Purnama menerangi gelapku
Dan bila fajar menjelma
Itu permulaan hari baru
Dunia gamat bunyinya
Sunyiku hanya Tuhan tahu

Dalam perjalanan banyak persimpangan
Di mana kita bertukar arah
Kau lurus ke kiri aku tegak ke kanan
Di mana kita tersilap langkah

Kadang-kala waktu berhenti
Ku toleh ke sisi
Engkau tiada di sampingku
Tapi lebih seringkali
Bertemu dalam mimpi
Semuka dengan sahabatku
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar semua

Mereka kata masa depan kami sungguh cerah
Lirik dan rap kami bak anugerah
Ini semua sebelum semua anugerah
Masa bila lapar semua makan mee segera
Show pertama luar KL di Pulau Pinang
Lapan orang naik dua Kancil tapi semua senang
Dua bilik empat katil jadi empat di lantai
Kalau tidak silap ada yang sampai di tepi pantai
Dan kali pertama kita diserbu peminat
Di Kuching, Sarawak seperti semalam aku ingat
Setiap langkah bersama seakan tidak percaya
Kita berjaya jadikan rap sebagai kerjaya
Permulaan pengembaraan yang berliku
Dan ini mungkin sinopsis hidupku dalam lagu
Kau kembarku hari ini dan semalam
Jadi hari esok itu sendiri boleh faham

Kadang-kala waktu berhenti
Ku toleh ke sisi
Engkau tiada di sampingku
Tapi lebih seringkali
Bertemu dalam mimpi
Semuka dengan sahabatku
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar semua

Pada mulanya kita menjajah
Lagu-lagu bahasa penjajah
Dan kita berdua budak belasan
Kau pandai buat percaturan
Industri penuh dengan peraturan
Semua kita bahas dan pidatokan
Sebab ini dua budak bijak
Kita kata ya mereka tidak
Kalau gagal merancang itu merancang untuk gagal
Ku masih ingat pesanmu
Ingat Zal kita Z paling handal Zal
Suntikan semangat untukku
Setiap persembahan phenomenal
Beribu lagi fans luar stadium
Lepas pusing satu Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia
Angan-angan jadi impian impian jadi cita-cita
Kata-kata jadi lagu puisi jalanan tercipta
Siapa kata jangan bermimpi doaku pada Yang Esa
Mungkin permulaan baru di ketika berbeza

Kadang-kala waktu berhenti
Ku toleh ke sisi
Engkau tiada di sampingku
Tapi lebih seringkali
Bertemu dalam mimpi
Semuka dengan sahabatku
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar semua

Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar
Aku tanya apa khabar semua

Lirik Lautan oleh Yuna

Cinta ini tanda hati
Aku kau yang punya
Siapa sangka kita berdua
Bersama akhirnya

Oh biarkan ribut dan hujan
Datang menduga aku engkau ada
Oh biarkan seluas lautan
Ku renangi jika aku kau perlukan
Oh biarkan kerna aku kau ada

Tiada cela engkau sempurna
Yang teristimewa
Seandainya tiada istana
Ku mencintaimu seadanya
Yeah..

Oh biarkan ribut dan hujan
Datang menduga aku engkau ada
Oh biarkan seluas lautan
Ku renangi jika aku kau perlukan
Oh biarkan kerna aku kau ada

Oh siapa sangka
Cinta yang kita bina
Akhirnya bersemi jua
Oh biarkan
Kerna kini kau ku ada

Oh biarkan ribut dan hujan
Datang menduga aku engkau ada
Oh biarkan seluas lautan
Ku renangi jika aku kau perlukan
Oh biarkan ribut dan hujan
Datang menduga aku engkau ada
Oh biarkan seluas lautan
Ku renangi jika aku kau perlukan
Oh biarkan kerna aku kau ada

Character in Novel THE CURSE

1.      Write on a character that show responsibility in her or his actions

Based on the Novel “The Curse” by Lee Sue Ann, the character that shows responsibility in her actions is Azreen Saleh. Azreen is not only a responsible sister and daughter but also a responsible student and friend .

Firstly, Azreen as a responsible sister comes back immediately when she hears of her sister’s death although at that time she is about to sit for an examination that is important for her. She postpones her examination in order of giving her sister her last respect.

Secondly, as a daughter she shows her responsibility firstly, when she spends the whole night repairing her mother’s favourite rattan basket that was broken by the heavy durians that she and Madhuri has brought in. Subsequently, with Madhuri’s help she makes a new rattan basket that looks like the one that she and Madhuri have broken. In addition to that, Azreen accepts the offer to further her studies in London for the sake of upbringing her family social status and thus could then save a lot of money to get a better treatment for her mother that is paralyzed by the bull escape incidents that she .

Thirdly, as a friend and a student, Azreen shows her responsibility when she accepts to join theschool hockey team as a substitution to Hock Seng that is injured. She does that even though she knows that she will be the only girl in the team and this will tarnish her image as a girl. In fact she plays very well and almost scores a goal. In addition to that, Azreen shows that she is a responsible friend, when she brings a full basket of fresh vegetables and tomatoes to The Old Lady of the forest to replace the one that she tramples earlier when she comes to The Old Lady’s house for the first time.

In conclusion, throughout the story, Azreen shows that she is a very responsible towards her actions. In fact, I would like to have her as a friend as a friend as such is hard to come by.

2.     Which character do you like the most?

The novel I have studied is ‘The Curse’ by Lee Su Ann.  The novel is about the main character,Azreen, who returns from England after she finds out about her sister’s death. Upon her return, she is surrounded by many secrets. She discovers the circumstances of Madhuri’s death later in the story.  At the end of the story she finds out the truth and leaves for London an orphan but more resilient and wise.

The character I like most is Azreen Salleh. She is a 20-year-old student who is studying in a university college in London on an exchange programme. She is short, bespectacled, rather bookish and outspoken.

I like Azreen because she is outspoken and she is not afraid to spoke her mind. She is  vocal and says her opinions although sometimes she says the wrong things at the wrong time. She also hates her father’s treatment of her foster parents and Madhuri’s burial ceremony  that is conducted without her presence.  In handling the village gossip, Pn Normala, Azreen tells her off that the rain has started even before the Old Lady comes into town.

The second quality she has is she is courageous.  As a child, she plays hockey and football with the boys. In the bull’s incident, she is brave enough to accept the blame for the bull’s escape instead of blaming someone else. Azreen also shows her courage by taking up the dare to knock on the Old Lady’s door when none wants to do it. In another instance, Azreen confronts her father about Madhuri’s murder despite her young age.

Azreen also has strength of character. When she returns to her village, she hears a lot of gossip surrounding her sister’s death such as as Madhuri having white blood and her death signals a curse to the villagers. Azreen feels upset but she never retaliates.  Sheshows patience and strengh because she knows that whatever she does, she cannot stop the villagers from gossiping about her family.  In another instance, Azreen is told that her sister is murdered.  She should have been very upset about this news but she takes it calmly and does not become hysterical. Later, when she finds out that her father is the culprit who kills Madhuri, she feels no anger but regrets that it has to happen. She understands her father’s anger and shame because Madhuri  has been having an illicit affair with Ashraf although she is already married to Hj Ghani.  Azreen also shows a lot of strength because after all that has happened to her family, she stays composed and strong and returns to England for her examinations.

In conclusion,  there are many qualities in Azreen that I admire and she is the character that I like most in the story.

3.     Write on a character whom I think is exemplary

a) In the Curse by Lee Sue Ann, the character whom I think is exemplary is The Old Lady of the forest. Throughout the novel, she shows strength of character and wisdom.

When she first moves to the village as a newlywed, she is popular among the villagers and she enjoys a blissful marital life with her husband. Everything changes as her husband who becomes an alcoholic starts to abuse her and finally she retaliates and kills him. From then on, the villagers treat her like an outcast. She is forced to move out of the village and makes an abandoned house her home. She lives alone for years until she befriends Azreen and becomes her mentor and will console her whenever she has a fight with her parents.

When Asraf approaches The Old Lady for help, she is hesitant about going back to the village. Yet she agrees and doing so, she puts her life at risk. When she is trapped in the burning house, she tells Azreen to save herself and she perishes in the fire. Even at death’s door, she reminds Azreen about the importance of forgiveness and tells her to heed all the advice she has given her.

The Old Lady is therefore an exemplary character as she is strong, wise and honourable.

 b)            Based on  the novel The Curse by Lee Sue Ann, the character that I consider  exemplary is Azreen because she is courageous and brave. She shows resilience and she always fight for what she believes in.

Firstly, Azreen who does not believe the villagers tales about The Old Lady is being brave by accepting her friend’s challenge to firstly knocking on the door of The Old lady and then meet her in person.  . Subsequently, she befriends The Old Lady and makes her, her precious confidante and counselor.

In addition, Azreen is courageous by confronting Puan Normala’s mob outside Mohd Asraf’s house when Nek once again has fallen ill and died in order to stop her from entering Nek’s house. Although she is outnumbered, she dares to face Puan Normala’s horde to protect Nek’s house from them.  Moreover, she confronts a group of men led by Asraf who goes to the Old lady’s house to seek revenge after Nek dies as they believe the Old lady has poisoned Nek.

It is a dog-eat-dog world out there and we must be brave and courageous to overcome our daily obstacles and stand for our own rights. We should not be intimidated by our fear and we must be like Azreen in order to survive the world.

The second exemplary qualities of Azreen is that she portrays resilience throughout the story and she constantly fights for what she believes in. This can be seen when Azreen does not give up and is determine and resilience to seek the truth of Madhuri’s death even though others do not want to tell her the truth. She asks Asraf and The Old Lady about Madhuri’s death and slowly gather evidences and finally she knows the truth about Madhuri’s killing.

In her village, a woman should be conservative and well mannered but Azreen is a contrast to that and thus she is hated but she ignores the villagers’ perception of her, as she believes that women have their own rights. This can be seen as she befriends Asraf and joins the boys’ hockey team and similarly makes The Old Lady her best friend.

In this cruel world, we must stand for our own right and fight for what we believe in. We must follow Azreen’s resilience to make this world a better place.

4.     Write on a character that I admire / like

The novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann is very interesting. The character I like the most is Azreen.Azreen is from Langkawi. She studies in London. Her father is Salleh Ghani. Her sister is Madhuri. Madhuri is not Azreen real sister. I like Azreen because she is responsible. She takes care of her sick mother. She bathes and feeds her mother. When Old Lady vegetable garden is trampled, she repairs it.

Azreen is determined. She always studies hard. She also wants to find Madhuri’s murderer. She does not give up. Finally, she finds out the truth. Azreen is also brave and courageous. She is Old Lady’s friend. She is not afraid of the stories. The villagers say she is a witch. Azreen does not care. It is not true. When Old Lady’s house is in fire, Azreen wants to rescue her. She is really brave.

I like Azreen because she is a loyal. She defends Mohamad Asraf. She says she opens the gate of the farm. Azreen is a strong girl. I wish I have a friend like her. When her mother’s basket is damaged, she takes the blame. Azreen wants to protect the people she loves.

Azreen is responsible, determined, brave and loyal. Those are the reasons why I like her. She is a good role model.

Report

How to write a report.Let us now look at report writing. Read the sample question below:

Your school recently organised a Leadership Camp for all presidents and secretaries of the various clubs in your school. You are the Editor of the School Magazine. You, too, attended the camp and you have been asked to write a report for the school magazine. In your report, include the following information: 

Place: Perimbun Resort, Cheras 
Date: 27-29th July  
Participants: Presidents and secretaries of various clubs in school 
Organised by: Co-curricular Unit 
Objectives of the camp: 

• to instil leadership qualities 
• to improve teamwork  

Facilitators: Youth leaders from local university 
Activities: Day 1 

• Briefing by facilitators 
• Setting up tents 
• Group activities  

Day 2

• Morning exercise 
• Survival skills 
• Night hike 

Day 3  

• Feedback session 

The above question requires you to write a report on a school activity. Below are two samples based on the same question. 

Sample 1 
Integrated Leadership Camp 
The Co-curricular Unit of SMK Setia recently organised an Integrated Leadership Camp at Perimbun Resort, Cheras, from 27-29th July. The objectives of the camp were to instil leadership qualities and improve teamwork among the 50 participants who attended this camp. The activities at the camp were handled by several youth leaders from a local university. All participants, presidents and secretaries of the various clubs in school, had gathered at the school hall at 2pm. From there, they were taken to the campsite in two buses. They were accompanied by five teachers, including the senior assistant of co-curricular affairs Puan Ng. Upon arrival at the campsite, they were given a briefing by the facilitators. Then, they were put into groups and asked to set up tents. By 7pm, most of them had accomplished this task successfully. After dinner, the participants had to engage in their first group activity. They were required to come up with names and theme songs for their groups.  The second day of the camp was much more hectic. The participants had a rigorous exercise session which involved aerobics and jogging around the campsite. Then, after breakfast, they had to display their survival skills. In the afternoon, the participants had another round of physical activities. They engaged in canoeing in the nearby lake.  The night programme was the most interesting. Participants had to take part in a night hike.  There was only one activity on the third day of the camp ? the feedback session. The participants rated the programme highly and hoped that it would be held annually.  The leadership camp was a huge success because all participants showed tremendous support by actively participating in all the activities throughout the duration of the camp. 
Written by, 
Ly LyTAN LY LY
Editor

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Sample 2 
 Integrated Leadership Camp 
The weekend of 27-29th July this year will forever be etched in the minds of the 50 participants who attended the Integrated Leadership Camp organised by the Co-curricular Unit of SMK Setia. The two-day two night camp, held at Perimbun Resort, Cheras, some 20 miles away from the city centre, was a compulsory activity for all presidents and secretaries of the various clubs in school. The objectives of the camp were to instil leadership qualities and improve teamwork among participants. Although the students were accompanied by several teachers, all activities were conducted by youth leaders from a local university.  Most of the students, who are in Form Four this year, were very excited throughout the 45-minute journey to the campsite. Upon arrival, they were immediately whisked off to the seminar room where they were given a briefing on the rules and regulations at the campsite by the facilitators. Then, they were put into groups of five and asked to erect their own tents.  Luckily for my group, we had the President of the Scouts Club with us. In no time, he had instructed us on how to put up the tent. Unfortunately, some of the other groups were struggling with their tents and seeing their dismal efforts some of us decided to help them. Apparently, this was the first test of our teamwork skills and fortunately, many of us passed with flying colours. After dinner, we had a group dynamics activity, where we had to come up with names, logos and jingles for our groups. Well, with names like the Flying Potters and Forever Dumbledores, and jingles ranging from pop rock to jazz, the students of SMK Setia proved that they are indeed a creative lot.  The second day of the camp started off with an early morning exercise session at 5.30am. The two energetic facilitators, Tim and Ashraf, took us through a rigorous exercise routine. Many of us who barely exercise knew what to expect over the next few days ? muscle cramps. After the one-hour aerobic session, we jogged through Perimbun town, which was a pale shadow of its daytime hustle and bustle. The early morning exercise was invigorating and refreshing. We had enough time for a quick shower and breakfast, before we took part in more group activities.  These activities were physically and mentally challenging. One of the activities was basic survival skills. We had to start our own fires with only two matchsticks and cook lunch for the group members. Using water from the slightly muddy stream nearby, we had to cook not only rice but also fish and vegetables. As no soap was made available to us, we learnt to wash the cooking utensils using ash. Later in the afternoon, we had activities like flying fox and abseiling. Through these activities, we learnt to trust each other and to give moral support when it is most needed. The highlight of the camp was a night hike in the surrounding jungle. The facilitators led us deep into the jungle and made us sit all by ourselves. The half hour spent alone was aimed at making us brave and resilient. Though many of us were initially hesitant and sceptical about this activity, it was indeed an insightful experience. On the final morning, we had a hearty breakfast, which was followed by a feedback session. During this session, we were given the opportunity to voice our feelings and opinions regarding the camp. Many of the participants gave constructive feedback on what the camp had taught them. We learnt about the importance of teamwork, consideration, tolerance and understanding. Most importantly, we learnt that good leadership is responsible leadership. 
Reported by, 
Ly LyTAN LY LY
Editor 

General guidelines to remember when writing a report:

• Address it to the person concerned.
• Use the points given in a systematic manner – use transition markers to enable your audience to follow the flow of your thoughts.
• Elaborate on your points with examples or illustrations.
• Conclude your report in an appropriate manner.
• Maintain a formal yet pleasant/polite tone.  

Example Essay Directed Writting

SPM SAMPLE OF ESSAYS - DIRECTED WRITING

DIRECTED WRITING: 35 MARKS

DIRECTED: ARTICLE: Factual

You are concerned over the implications and long-term health effects of the haze. Write an article to the local newspaper expressing your concern based on all the notes below.

• the reasons behind the haze
• role of government and society
• steps that can be taken
• give relevant examples of:

-       health complications

-       measures

-       roles of government and individuals

When writing the article you should remember:

-       to lay out the letter carefully

-       to use paragraphs

-       that you letter is to the press

Haze: A Danger to Health

            The haze is a constant phenomenon faced by Malaysia and her neighbouring countries. The haze is basically pollution of atmosphere, which is clogged with pollutants and other substances from forest fires.

            The haze is a direct effect of forest fire in Kalimantan and other parts of Indonesia due to slash and burn method of farming. The Indonesian authorities appear to have no power to control farmers from practising such methods. The haze is further worsened by open burning practised by most Malaysians. Open-field burning of rice straw by the rice planters and open burning of dried leaves and garbage done by the public are a few examples that done by Malaysian. Many are ignorant of the health effects of open burning.

            During the haze, hospitals and clinic often report a dramatic increase in respiratory problems, lung infections and asthma attack. The Air Pollution Index (API) usually indicates the hazardous and dangerous levels of pollution during this period. The haze has long-term side effects. Prolonged inhalation of polluted air will result in serious lung infection which particularly affects the elderly.

            The government must play its role to reduce the haze treat. It has to cooperate with the Indonesian authorities to stamp out forest fires. The culprits must be brought to justice, either through healthy fine or prison sentence. Constant vigilance would ensure the perpetrators do not repeat their offence.

The government should also raise the public awareness of the dangers of forest fire. Continuous campaign of the cause, solutions and steps-need-to-be-taken to reduce the haze need to be promoted through all types of social media like television, radio, newspaper and even via internet. The authorities should also provide assistance to farmers and introduce more sophisticated forest clearing methods.

            In Malaysia, strict laws must be imposed to penalise those who practise open burning. On-going campaigns on the dangers of open burning should be intensified. Individuals too have a role to play. They must participate in every campaign and stop burning. Students can advise their parents not to practice open burning.

            Every individual has to remember that we do not own the world, but instead we lent it from our future generations. We must protect our world so that our grandchildren woulh have a healthy earth to live.

Ahmad Harun bin Hashim

Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

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From: Penilaian Topik Vista SPM/Sasbadi/2009

ARTICLE: Article for School Magazine / Newsletter

In spite of government’s clear call to students to study English well, many students still show very little interest in studying the language. As Chairperson of the English Language Society, you are going to try to persuade the students to study the language by writing an article in the school newsletter. In the article you have to tell the students the importance of studying the language. Your article is given in the point form below:

• will help you to further your studies
• will help you to get a job
• will help you in your job
• will help you in your travels
• will help you to enjoy many interesting programmes in television
• will help you to appreciate many of the world’s most beautiful literary works

The Importance of Studying English

           

            It is a big concerned for teenagers nowadays as they are unaware of the importance of English language as they tend to ignore to learn the language. Students’ attitude towards the language is also crucial to make sure that these teenagers can face the future world better by learning English language as it is an international language.

            Although the government has repeatedly told us of the importance of English, many students are still not bothered about studying it seriously. There is also a campaign that still on to make all the Malaysian becomes a better English learner, which is ‘Enhance Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Strengthen the English’. English is the most important and the most useful language in the world today. There are many reasons why you should study the language properly.

            First and foremost, English will definitely help you a lot when you want to further studies. Almost all books at university are written in English in all subjects. Plus, it is a compulsory for any candidate to pass English with credit before entering any universities. So, if you are poor in English, you will blow you chance for better education or worse, you are going to have a big problem studying at university.

            The second reason why you have to study English well is that it will help you to get a job. When you go for a job interview, the interviewer will surely talk to you in English. The first impression you should give in order to success and have the job is, to respond in English fluently. Your chances of getting the job are very slim if you stutter while interviewing.

            A good command in of English will also help you greatly in your job. If the company you work is actively involved in international trade, you have to speak to prospective customers in English. Miscommunication might occur if your English is bad. And this will put your company at risk and you will likely be dismissed if this happen.

            Good English will also help you a lot when you travel. Every country in the world studies English. Even the roadside stall-holders in China speak fairly good English! At least some of the people you meet on your travels in other countries can understand English. The language is certainly practical when you are lost in your trip. Communication problem will not happen if you can converse well in English. Inevitably, English is one of the languages used in any airport in the world in making announcement. Knowing English well, therefore, make travelling overseas easier.

            Besides all these, entertainment is one of the major advantages you will experience if you good in English. You will enjoy television’s best programmes. We must admit that many of the best programmes are produced by the Americans and British companies. High self confidence influenced by the programmes will indirect inculcate in yourself when you are fluent in the language. Quality time is worthily spent if you understand and enjoy the programmes.

            Based from all the above elaboration, I hope that students will see the importance and realise how importance the language is for their own future. Although it is a second language in our country, it is now a main language all over the world.

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DIRECTED: ARTICLE / REPORT: Newspaper Article / Report

There has been an attempted robbery in your area. As a newspaper reporter, you have been assigned to write a report of the incident for publication in a local newspaper. Using the notes below, write out your report.

• couple – taking a walk
• two men approached them
• ordered couple to give jewellery
• a struggle – husband injured
• one neighbour – taking a dog for a walk
• heard shouts – went to investigate
• robbers saw dog – fled
• couple made police report

Couple Foils Robbery Attempt

PULAU PINANG, Thu – An elderly businessman and his wife foiled a robbery attempt by two men armed with a screwdriver and a knife. The victims were reported safe from any bad injury.

            Tan Ah Wok, 60 and his wife were taking a morning walk near their home in Helen Heights yesterday when two men on a motorcycle stopped them under the pretext of asking for directions. As Mr. Tan was giving directions, one of the robbers pointed a knife at him and ordered them to keep quiet. He then relieved Mrs. Tan of her jewellery and instructed Mr. Tan to hand over his ring and watch. When he refused, a struggle ensued. Meanwhile, his accomplice grabbed a helmet and hit Mr. Tan on the head with it. On seeing this, his wife started screaming.

            One of their neighbours, R. Subramaniam, who was taking his dog for a walk, heard the screams and when to investigate. On seeing Subramaniam and his dog, the robbers fled. “I was taking my dog for a walk when I heard someone shouting for help. Knowing that something was wrong, I ran there as fast as I could. Before I reached the scene, the robbers fled on a motorbike. They were probably afraid of my Rottweiler.”

            Mr. Tan, who suffered a small cut on his head, was given outpatient treatment at a private clinic. He said that it was a horrified experience as he never expected the two men would attack his wife and him. He thought that they were lost and needed help. He also mentioned that the guard who in charge nowadays easily allowed the strangers to enter their residents. State CID Chief Supt Harun Din advised him and the people to be more careful in giving help to strangers. The guard also must be stricter in letting people from entering any residents without proper permission.

            He added that the suspects, aged between 25 and 30, were believed to be illegal immigrants. He said there had been similar incident last week when two men approached a factory worker who was on her way home after work. The duo then relieved her gold chain and cash. He advised the residents to be alert and reports to police any suspicious-looking characters lurking in their area.

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From: Spot on Model Compositions and Summary/Oxford Fajar/2007

DIRECTED: REPORT – Police Report 

You witnessed an accident. The police officer has asked you to make a report. Use the points given below:

-       when the event happened

-       where the event took place

-       how it happened

-       description of the vehicles

-       step taken

To:       Sergeant Razali Kamrin

From:  Julia Selamat

Date:   7^th September 2011

Report of the accident on Jalan 2/14

            On 7^th September 2011 at 10.30 a.m., I was walking alone Jalan 2/14 which is next to the children’s playground. As I was about to cross the road to enter the park, I saw a car driving swiftly down Jalan 4/14. It was a Honda Civic with the number plate BEH 9110. Another car, a Toyota Vios 1.5 with plate number WHM 4657 came out of Jalan 4/14 as well. The Honda Civic was driving too fast that make it did not have time to avoid collision.

            The accident caused a loud crash. The Honda Civic hit the Toyota Vios on the driver’s door. The door could not be opened and the driver had to get out from the passenger’s door. The driver of the Toyota Vios was lucky as he survived with no physical injuries. Both air bags popped up when they collided to each other. They both were fortunate as their car was not badly damaged and dented.

The Toyota Vios’s windscreen was shattered to pieces. The Honda Civic’s headlight and signal light were smashed. There was plenty of glass on the road. The two drivers startled to argue. The driver of the Honda City was a woman. They blamed each other and the argument stopped when her mobile phone rang. Most of the passerby slowed down their vehicle to watch the accident. Some pedestrian came by and offered help.

As it happened, I ran into my house which is close by. I called the nearest police station and in ten minutes, a police car drove up. I told the police officer I had witnessed the accident and offered to come out to the station to give a statement. The cars were towed to the side of the road first, and then were brought to the police station before to workshop. Pictures were taken for insurance claim.

In my opinion, the driver of the Honda City is to blame for the accident. She was driving too fast and did not pay any attention to vehicles coming out from the side road. The driver of the Toyota Vios should have stopped at the junction.

Julia Selamat

Julia Selamat

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Write Better Compositions and Summaries for SPM 1119 English/Oxford Fajar/2006

DIRECTED: REPORT – Book Report

As a class project, you have been asked to write a book report. You decide to write a report of a book you have just read.

Use the following notes in your report:

-       author

-       title

-       setting

-       synopsis

-       main characters

-       themes

-       response

“The Story of My Life” is an autobiography written by Helen Keller. It tells us how Helen Keller, who was deaf, blind and mute, defied the odds to become one of the most celebrated personalities in the world. The story was set in Alabama in 1997.

            In the first half of the book, Helen Keller writes about how she was afflicted with scarlet fever while she was still a baby and how illness left her deaf, blind and mute. The story outlines the frustration Helen Keller experienced as a child – alone in a dark and silent world – unable to communicate with anybody. The author then goes on to say how her life changed with the arrival of her new-employed teacher and nanny, Anne Mansfield Sullivan.

            The second part of the book relates how Helen Keller studied the deaf and dumb language and learnt how to write using Braille and then went to college and graduated. The story goes on to say how she spent the rest of her life helping the deaf and dumb all over the world.

            I enjoyed reading every page of the book. I found some sections of the book, especially those that deal with the early part of her life, poignant and touching. It made me realize how difficult life must be for the handicapped. It also made me realize how fortunate I was. It has made me more sympathetic towards the plight of those who are less fortunate than I am, especially the handicapped who has given up hope in the face of misfortune, and the severely handicapped who have lost the will to live.

            The story is very touching and informative. It arouses the feelings of the readers. I admire Helen Keller for her determination and diligence. I appreciate the painstaking efforts taken by the teacher. The book has a good moral lesson for all. It shows the triumph of the human spirit in the face of indomitable obstacles. It makes us wonder whether Helen Keller was just another victim of fate or whether her birth has a special significance. Was Helen Keller fortunate or unfortunate? Helen Keller was unfortunate to have suffered the cruel twist of fate but the world is fortunate to have had a person like her. Her life shining example to prove the adage, “where there is a will, there is a way”.

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DIRECTED: REPORT – Report to Principal

You are very disappointed by the conditions and services provided by your school canteen. You decide to write a report to inform your school principal about the poor conditions and services of the canteen. These would include:

• insufficient table and benches
• food and drinks not covered
•  too little food counters
• dirty and clogged drains – smelly
•  food – expensive and lacks variety
• inadequate food – late comers have nothing to buy, to eat
• cold food – not fresh
• rude canteen workers

To        :          Mr. Hasnan bin Jalal,
                        The Principal,

                        Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Permata

From   :          Malik bin Abdul

Date    :          24 March 2011

Report about the School Canteen

            I am writing this report is to draw your attention regarding the school canteen.  Many of the students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Permata are unhappy about the conditions at the school canteen. There were lots of complaints regarding this issue.

                        In the first place, there are insufficient tables and benches. Our school has a student population of over 1 000. There is only one period of recess time for all forms. More than 80 per cent of the students go to the canteen during recess to buy food and drinks. Unfortunately, there are only about twenty-five tables and fifty benches which can accommodate less than half the number of students. As a result, many students have to stand while eating.

            The food sold at the canteen not only expensive but lacks of variety. The menu is the same every day. For the past five years, ever since the present canteen management took over, students go back to the same food.

            The hygiene and preparation of food leave a lot to be desired. The food and drinks are not covered. They way canteen attendants dress speak volume about hygiene. With their lackadaisical attitude, the food they sell would one way or the other become contaminated.

            My fourth complaint about the canteen pertains to the etiquette of the canteen workers. They are rude and arrogant. They often shout at students. The students are always on the receiving end of their bad moods.

            We hope that conditions at the canteen will improve. The canteen should provide better amenities. There should also be a different menu everyday so that students will not have to taste the same food day in and day out. Cleanliness should be given top priority.

            We hope that you will look into our complaints and take steps to remedy the situation. The students are prepared to boycott the canteen if their complaints go unheeded.

Reported by:

Malik

Malik bin. Mohd Jalil

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DIRECTED: FORMAL LETTER: Letter of Complaint

Raju a/l Lingam,

123 A, Lorong Bahagia,

Taman Sentosa,

07231 Bandar Baru Sentol,

Kelantan

_________________________________________________________________________

The President,

Bandar Baru Sentol Council,

Kompleks Utama,

07200 Bandar Baru Sentol                                                                             16 JUNE 2011

Dear Sir,

Uncollected Rubbish and Clogged Drains

I am writing this letter is to attract your attention to the above title. As the representative of the community, I am calling to tell you that the 300 odd residents living in Taman Sentosa are extremely unhappy about the lackadaisical attitude of the local town council towards the uncollected rubbish and clogged drains in our area.

2.         The rubbish in our area has not been collected for more than a week. The rubbish is supposed to be collected on alternate days but this has not been the case. The town council workers collect the rubbish according to their own whims and fancies. The uncollected garbage has attracted not only flies and mosquitoes but also wild dogs which had attacked the residents on several occasions. These stray animals also scatter the rubbish and make the roads dirty and smelly. As a result, residents have to bear the discomfort of stench from the garbage and risk their health.

3.         We are also disappointed with the town council workers for not clearing the clogged drains which are filled with rubbish. The drains would usually overflow when there is heavy rain and the rubbish would then flow into the compounds of our houses. Besides, putting up with the unbearable stench emitted from them, the residents have to spend hours cleaning their compounds of rotten vegetables, food leftovers and other rubbish.

4.         Due to dengue outbreak recently, we are really concerned about the residents’ health especially the children. Fogging service also was not done accordingly to the schedule. The fogging authority only did their job whenever a case of dengue aroused. They even fogging the neighbourhood late at night that caused us to leave the residents. They need to consider the residents who have babies and also to those who need to wake up early in the morning for work. The fogging also caused the people to have breathing problem when we were not told the exact time of fogging.

5.         We have made numerous appeals to the Municipal Council to look into our complaints but to no avail. We have been putting up with this predicament for more than a week. We hope the health authorities would do something to check these health hazards.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Raju

(RAJU a/l MANIAM)

How to write a SpeechHere are some guidelines you should follow when giving a speech or a talk.Let’s look at a sample question:You recently won the ‘Best Student Award’ in your school. You have been asked to give a talk during assembly to share tips with the other students on what they need to do so that they too can become successful students.Use the following notes to write your speech.

Suggestions:

• set goals
• be motivated
• pay attention
• ask questions
• be organised
• complete homework on time
• prepare well for exams
• take part in co-curricular activities
• obey school rules
• respect everyone

Avoid:

• wasting time
• skipping school

When writing your speech, you should remember to:

• address your audience
• state the purpose of the speech
• use all the points given
• end your speech appropriately

E.g 

Introductory Paragraph:

1. address your audience

2. introduce yourself

3. state the purpose of your speech

Second Paragraph

1. point 1 (set goals)

2. point 2 (be motivated)

3. point 3 (pay attention)

4. point 4 (ask questions)

Third Paragraph

1. point 5 (be organised)

2. point 6(complete homework on time)

3. point 7 (prepare well for exams)

Fourth Paragraph

1. point 8 (take part in co-curricular activities)

2. point 9 (obey school rules)

Fifth Paragraph

1. point 10 (respect everyone)

Sixth Paragraph 

1. point 11 (avoid wasting time)

2. point 12 (avoid skipping school)

Final Paragraph

1. conclude appropriately

Here is a sample answer.

A very good morning to our beloved principal, Pn Laila Mohd Noor, senior assistants, teachers and friends. On this glorious morning, I, Gary Tan the recipient of this year’s “Best Student Award” am going to give a talk on “How to Become a Successful Student”. In my speech, I am going to share with you some tips on how you can be a successful student.If you want to be successful, you must set goals. Research shows that people who set goals accomplish more than those who do not. In deciding your goals, ask yourself “What do I want to be?” and “What do I do to get there?” Besides, you must be motivated. When you are motivated you will have a strong desire to do well and to achieve your goals. In addition, you must pay attention in class. Listen actively and focus on what the teacher is teaching. If you have disruptive classmates, sit in front of the classroom, away from them. Always ask questions if you do not understand. Seek clarifications from your teachers or your friends if you are shy to approach the former.Another important tip to being a successful student is to be organised.You can use a planner or notebook to write down all your assignments when they are given. This way you will not forget your homework, dates of tests or projects. Remember, if you are organised you will be well- prepared and you will have less stress. Moreover, you must complete your homework on time. Homework helps reinforce what you have learnt. It helps you understand and remember the information. You must prepare well for exams. A successful student is one who prepares for exams well in advance, and not at the eleventh hour. If you study consistently, you will have ample time for revision.Friends, to be a successful student you must have diverse interests.You should take part in co-curricular activities in order to become a well-rounded person. These activities help develop leadership skills and teamwork besides instilling values like cooperation and tolerance. Discipline is an important aspect of our lives. No matter where you go or what you do, you will be subjected to rules and regulations. Hence, it is crucial that you obey the school rules.

Dear friends,What is success if you lack the common courtesies in life? Remember,you must respect everyone. You must respect your parents, your teachers, the school staff and also your friends. You must respect other people’s feelings and opinions.There are also several things you must avoid if you want to be a successful student. You must avoid wasting time. These days many teenagers spend hours on social networks such as Facebook or playing computer games. These are a waste of time and will not benefit you in any way. Remember, ‘Time and tide wait for no man’. Also, avoid skipping school. Some students feel that school is a waste of time as they can learn better from their tuition teachers. This is not true. The teachers in our school are experienced and well qualified. They are also experienced examiners and they know how to impart knowledge effectively.I have to stop here. I hope you have found my talk helpful. Thank you for listening attentively.

SPM DIRECTED WRITING - REPORT

2009 : Many of your schoolmates are not interested in sports. You have carried out asurvey on the reasons for their lack of interest. Based on your findings, write a report to the Principal regarding the matter. In your report, give reasons for the lack of interest in sports and provide suggestions to overcome.

[ Start your report ]
To          : The Principal, SMK Syed Abu Bakar,Kedah
Subject : School students not interested in sports
Date      : (date)

[ Introduction ]
State about your survey.
When it was carried out.
The target audience [ School mates ]
What did you find. [ 30-40 words ]

[ Body 1 ]
Main Idea - The reason for the lack of interest
Supporting Details(1) - Why - Reasons / Factors
Supporting Details(2) - Why
Supporting Details(3) - How-Suggestion [ 30-50 words ]

[ Body 2 ]
Main Idea - The reason for the lack of interest
Supporting Details(1) - Why - Reasons / Factors
Supporting Details(2) - Why
Supporting Details(3) - How-Suggestion [ 30 -50 words ]

[ Body 3 ]
Main Idea - The reason for the lack of interest
Supporting Details(1) - Why - Reasons / Factors
Supproting Details(2) - Why
Supporting Details(3) - How-Suggestion [ 30-50 words ]

[ Closing ]
What do you expect
What is your hope for the students and school [ 30-40 words ]


[ End your report ]
Prepared By,

[ Signature ]
Name
Title (if any)
SMK Syed Abu Bakar