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    MUET Speaking Past Year Questions

    INDEX

    Ref. No Theme Page

    1 Moern !ife" #rime $ Se%urit&

    ' Qua(ities of Peop(e ) Ro(e Moe(s

    * E+%hange Stuents

    , Tourism) Promoting Ma(a&sia

    - Internationa(ism ) Internationa( Issues

    /(o0a(iation

    2 3ung(e Trekking) #amping

    4 So%ia( Issues ) Pro0(ems 5mong Youths

    16 Parent7%hi( Re(ationships

    11 5%ti8ities Suita0(e for Young Peop(e

    1" So%ia( Issues #on%erning Ma(a&sian So%iet&

    1' Nationa( Unit&

    1* Qua(it& of !ife

    1, 5 #aring So%iet&

    1- Raising $ Using 9uns

    1 :ea(th $ Stress

    12 #areers

    14 The En8ironment

    "6 5%aemi% Issues"1 5nni8ersar& ) Spe%ia( Da& 5%ti8ities

    "" Roa Safet&

    "' Unergrauates $ /rauates

    "* Sports

    ", The E%onom&; Trae $ #onsumerism

    "- Nationa( Ser8i%e

    " The Mass Meia $ Re(ate Issues

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    No 1. Theme< Moern !ife $ Te%hno(og& Year1 Your granfather; =ho is in his 6s; te((s &ou that &ou are a(( 8er& fortunate to 0e

    (i8ing in the "1st%entur& =here there are so man& in8entions to make (ife easier. :e

    aske &ou to think a0out =hi%h parti%u(ar in8ention has mae &our (ife mu%h easier

    %ompare to his.5. In your opinion, the mobile phone has made life easier. State your ie!point and "iereasons to support it. >. #he $omputer #. #he photo$opy ma$hine D. #he ele$troni$

    $al$ulator ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing in8entions is most usefu(AB%1&.12'

    (ay

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    2 Young peop(e toa& are fortunate to (i8e in a moern an progressi8e era. @hat has

    he(pe to gi8e this generation a 0etter Cua(it& of (i8eA

    5. You beliee that modern transport ) tele$ommuni$ation systems hae helped to

    improe life for this "eneration. *+plain. >. #he $omputer #. Re$reational ) entertainmentfa$ilities D. etter opportunities for edu$ation %Dis%uss =hi%h has he(pe most toimpro8e (ife for this generationB

    -$t

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    Your s%hoo( or %o((ege is organiing an Informationa n #ommuni%ation Te%hno(og&

    ?I#TB @eek. Ea%h %(ass has to propose an a%ti8it& for this 0ig e8ent.5. /s the $lass representatie, you su""est initin" people from different professions tospea on the use of I# in their professions. Justify your $hoi$e. >. -r"anisin" a poster

    $ompetition related to arious uses of I# #. -r"anisin" an e+hibition to promote arious

    uses of I# D. -r"anisin" isits to institutions that offer I# $ourses. ?Dis%uss =hi%h one

    of these a%ti8ities =ou( 0e most 0enefi%ia( to stuents in he(ping them unerstan an

    appre%iate I#T

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    & There are man& =a&s of o0taining information toa&. @hat are some of the =a&s

    preferre 0& &oung peop(eA

    5. You thin that youn" people today prefer to obtain information from the Internet.

    *laborate. >.#he mobile phone. #. Radio and teleision D.Ne!spapers and ma"aines.

    ?@hat is the most preferre =a& of o0taining information 0& &oung peop(e toa&AB

    (ay

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    No ". Theme < #rime $ Se%urit& Year1 5s mem0ers of the Neigh0ourhoo @at%h; &ou an &our friens are %on%erne a0out

    the in%rease in the num0er of pett& %rimes ?han0ag snat%hing; stea(ing of shoes;

    0reaking into %arsB in &our neigh0ourhoo. You suggest one reason for this in%rease.

    5. In your opinion, the rise in petty $rimes is $aused by the in$rease in the number of dru"addi$ts. 3ie reasons to support your opinion. >. the in$rease in the number of ille"al

    immi"rants #. the la$ of interest sho!n by the publi$ D. the in$rease in the number of

    unemployed ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing reasons is the main %ause for the

    in%rease in pett& %rimesB

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    2 5s a resu(t of the in%reasing num0er of pett& %rimes; the shopping %omp(e+ in &ourto=n =ou( (ike to introu%e 8arious se%urit& measures. The management has in8ite

    shoppers to make re%ommenations so that the shopping %omp(e+ =ou( 0e a safer

    p(a%e for a((.

    5. You re$ommend that the mana"ement install hidden $ameras. *+plain ho! this $an

    preent petty $rimes. >. (ae spot $he$s on suspi$ious $hara$ters #. *mploy more

    se$urity "uards D. 4o not allo! shoppers to brin" in ba"s ?the 0est =a& to pre8ent pett&

    %rimesB

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    :o= to prote%t onese(f. (ay

    "66-& !ate(& there ha8e 0een se8era( 0reak7ins an 8ana(ism on &our s%hoo( premises.

    There is a great nee to impro8e se%urit&. Your S%hoo( >oar =e(%omes suggestions

    from an&one. You =ou( (ike to re%ommen a se%urit& measure.

    5. You feel that the s$hool authorities should employ se$urity "uards for the s$hool. Justifyyour opinion. >. Install an alarm system #. Install "rills on all doors ) !indo!s D.3etpoli$e to mae re"ular patrols ?Dis%uss =hi%h is the most effe%ti8e measure to impro8e

    se%urit& in s%hoo(B

    -$t

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    5 There has 0een an in%rease in 0urg(aries in &our neigh0ourhoo an the resients are

    8er& =orrie a0out their safet&. 5 %ommittee has 0een set up to (ook into this matter.

    5s a mem0er of the %ommittee; suggest =a&s to make the neigh0ourhoo a safer p(a%e.

    5. You su""est the residents improe safety features of nei"hbourhood. 3ie reasons foryour su""estion. >. / poli$e offi$er be inited to tal on se$urity measures #. Residents be

    tau"ht to defend themseles a"ainst intruders. D. Ruun #etan""a6 teams be set up to

    patrol the nei"hbourhood at ni"ht

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    There has 0een an in%rease in the num0er of snat%h thefts. You ha8e 0een aske tosuggest =a&s to pre8ent su%h in%ients. ?E(a0orateB

    5. You propose introdu$in" heaier penalties >. In$reasin" se$urity measures in problems

    areas !here there are a lot of snat$h thefts #. 8indin" other !ays of $arryin" aluable items

    D. hain" an a!areness $ampai"n to preent snat$h thefts ?the most effe%ti8eB

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    #rimes against %hi(ren; su%h as kinapping; assau(t an a0use; are on the in%rease.

    The So%ia( @e(fare Department in8ites suggestions from the pu0(i% on =hat %an 0e

    one to prote%t %hi(ren from su%h %rimes.

    5. You su""est that $hildren should be tau"ht ho! to prote$t themseles. *laborate. >.#he

    s$hool authorities should tae safety measures to prote$t $hildren !hile they are at s$hool

    #. #he "oernment should impose more seere punishment on those !ho $ommit $rimes

    a"ainst $hildren. D.:arents should tae "reater responsibility in ensurin" the safety of their$hildren. ?@hi%h is the most effe%ti8e suggestion to prote%t %hi(ren against %rimesAB

    -$t

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    No '. Theme < Qua(ities of Peop(e ) Ro(e Moe(s Year1 5t &our Youth #(u0 Meeting; &ou =ere aske to %omment on =hat %ontri0utes to the

    e8e(opment of a persons %hara%ter

    5. You beliee that edu$ational ba$"round helps to deelop a person;s $hara$ter. *+plain.

    >. 8amily #. Reli"ious ba$"round D. *$onomi$ ba$"round ?Dis%uss =hi%h of thefo((o=ing p(a&s the most signifi%ant ro(e in he(ping to e8e(op a persons %hara%terB

    (ay

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    2 You =ish to app(& for a s%ho(arship to stu& o8erseas. @hat are the important fa%tors

    that the S%ho(arship >oar =ou( (ook forA ?"6.1-B

    5. "ood personality >.Stron" letters of re$ommendation #. /n outstandin" a$ademi$re$ord D. /$tie inolement in $o. =a!

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    & The s%hoo(s in &our istri%t inten to set up a #ommittee for Stuents 5ffairs. @hat

    kin of Cua(ities shou( the mem0ers of this %ommittee ha8eA

    5. In your opinion, it is important to hae "ood $ommuni$atie sills. Support your

    opinion. >. ounsellin" sills #. =eadership ?ualities D. @illin"ness to sa$rifi$e one;s time

    and ener"y ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most important Cua(it& the mem0ers

    of the %ommittee shou( ha8eB

    -$t

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    5 Your %(ass is organiing a pu0(i% speaking %ompetition. You are is%ussing the

    important Cua(ities that a goo speaker shou( ha8e. @hat =ou( &ou suggestA

    5. You feel that the appearan$e and personality of the speaer play an important part in

    publi$ speain". 3ie reasons to support your ie!. >. a !ell.has sho!n "ood leadership ?ualities #. has sho!noutstandin" performan$e in sports, D. has performed !ell a$ademi$ally ?is%uss =hi%h oneof the fo((o=ing is the most important %riterion for the a=arB

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    1 The peop(e =ho ha8e most inf(uen%e &oung au(ts in their (i8es June

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    tea%her.

    5. / tea$her should be $arin" to!ards students. *+plain. >. /ble to e+press ideas $learly #.#ea$hes $reatiely D. Cno!led"eable on the subje$t tau"ht. ?@hat o &ou think is themost important %hara%teristi% of a goo tea%herAB

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    2& @hi%h of the fo((o=ing o &ou think is the greatest human =eaknessA

    5. You thin that the desire for food is the "reatest human !eaness. *laborate. >.4esirefor money. #.4esire for fame D. 4esire for po!er. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the

    greatest human =eaknessAB

    (ay

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    25 Your %o((ege has to nominate a stuent for an Internationa( Stuent E+%hange

    Programme. The stuent se(e%te =i(( 0e sponsore for a three7month sta& in an

    Eng(ish7speaking %ountr&. You suggest a %riterion for the se(e%tion.

    5. You su""est that the student should be able to spea *n"lish fluently. Justify your

    su""estion. >. #he student should be !ell. e

    proa$tie #. e $omputer.(ust be brae. #. (ust beso$iable D.(ust be independent ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most important

    %hara%teristi% to he(p &ou unergo the Nationa( Ser8i%e ProgrammeAB ?"-.'B

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    No *. Theme < E+%hange Stuents Year1 5t an internationa( gathering; speak on one aspe%t of Ma(a&sian (ife

    5. -pen house >.Ni"ht marets #. ali ampun"D. >a!er food-$t

    "66,2 You are in a foreign %ountr& on a stuent e+%hange programme. You ha8e 0een aske

    to speak for t=o minutes on one aspe%t of &our %ountr&. #hoose one aspe%t of Ma(a&sia

    that &ou =ou( (ike to promote. ?e(a0orateB

    5. (alaysia;s a$hieements >. 8amous landmars in (alaysia #. >olidayin" in (alaysia

    D. 4ifferent $ultural pra$ti$es in (alaysia ?=hi%h of the fo((o=ing aspe%ts is the mostinteresting in promoting Ma(a&sia to foreignersAB

    (ay

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    5 group of 1- &ear7o( stuents from 5fri%a are on a stu& tour of Ma(a&sia. You

    ha8e 0een aske to organie an a%ti8it& for them =hi%h =i(( he(p them to (earn a0out

    the Ma(a&sian =a& of (ife

    5. You su""est !at$hin" a $ultural sho!. *+plain ho! this a$tiity !ill help the isitin"students learn about the (alaysian !ay of life. >. #ain" part in a (alaysian festial#.

    Spendin" a !eeend !ith a (alaysian family D. /ttendin" a (alaysian !eddin" %Dis%uss

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    =hi%h a%ti8it& =ou( 0e the most interesting for &our 8isitorsB& 5 group of foreign e+%hange stuents =ou( (ike to kno= more a0out %ertain

    Ma(a&sian %e(e0rations. You ha8e 0een aske to ta(k a0out one of these %e(e0rations.

    5. You !ould lie to tal about ho! (alaysians $elebrate. 3ie reasons for your $hoi$e.

    >./ traditional !eddin" #./ Ne! Year festial D./ reli"ious festial ?@hi%h of the

    fo((o=ing =ou( interest the foreign e+%hange stuents mostAB

    (ay

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    5 5 group of stuents from 3apan =ou( 0e 8isiting &our s%hoo( or %o((ege. You =i(( 0e

    in %harge of taking %are of their re%reationa( programme. Suggest an a%ti8it& that

    =ou( 0e of interest to them.

    5. You su""est that the Japanese students !at$h a $ultural sho!. 3ie reasons for your

    su""estion. >. Disit some pla$es of interest #. Disit some traditional (alaysian homes D.

    Disit a (alaysian food fair ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing a%ti8ities =ou( 0e of

    most 0enefit to the 3apanese stuentsB

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    7 5n a%ti8it& to e+perien%e the Ma(a&sian =a& of (ife for a =eek7(ong 8isit 0& a group of

    5ustra(ian stuents

    5. / si"htseein" tour >. / $ultural sho! #. / traditional illa"e D. !at$hin" a (alaysian

    traditional "ame

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    5s a mem0er of an 5sso%iation of Internationa( Stuents; &ou are in8ite to speak to a

    group of foreign e+%hange stuents on 8arious aspe%ts of Ma(a&sian %u(ture an

    traitions.

    5. ustoms on eatin" ) drinin" !ith "uests >.ustoms on "reetin" and leae. #he student should be !ell

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    & 5t the @or( Youth #ongress; &ou are aske to promote Ma(a&sia as part of the Visit

    Malaysia Year 2007%ampaign.

    5. You !ould lie to tal about the $ultural pra$ti$es of the people. *laborate. >.#he

    interestin" pla$es to isit #. #he ariety of food aailable D. #he ran"e of eents or"anised

    ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( 0est attra%t 8isitors to Ma(a&siaAB

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    Ma(a&sia has mae an impa%t on the =or( in man& =a&s. Suggest some areas in=hi%h Ma(a&sia %an make herse(f 0etter kno=n internationa((&.

    5. You su""est that (alaysia $an mae an impa$t on the !orld throu"h sports and "ames.

    *+plain !ith e+amples. >. (usi$ and entertainment #. S$ien$e and te$hnolo"y D. @orld

    famous landmars and tourist attra$tions ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most (ike(& =a&

    for Ma(a&sia to make a great impa%t on the =or(B

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    7 :o= %an tourist ser8i%es in Ma(a&sia 0e impro8eA

    5 .:eople !ho deal !ith tourists should be more polite and friendly >. :ubli$ toilets shouldbe ept $lean and !ell. uild pedestrian malls #. Improe the lo$al hotel

    industry D. Set up more lo$al theatre and fine arts "roups

    4e$

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    9 The /o8ernment =ants to in%rease the num0er of tourists to the %ountr&. Suggest

    =a&s ho= this %an 0e one

    5In$rease the number of tourist spots >buildin" more affordable hotels #promotin"

    tourism throu"h the use of information te$hnolo"y Dbuildin" and maintainin" better publi$fa$ilities

    -$t

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    10 :osting an internationa( sporting e8ent (ike the #ommon=ea(th /ames or the

    9ormu(a Hne Series is goo for the %ountr&. In =hat =a& o &ou think Ma(a&sia %an

    0enefit from su%h e8entsA ?-.,B

    5 In your opinion, one benefit is that (alaysia !ill be internationally no!n. *laborate on

    this. >. (alaysia !ill earn more in$ome due to the eent #.(alaysians "et the opportunity

    to attend an international eent D. (alaysian sportsmen and sports!omen "et the supportof the home $ro!d. ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing =i(( 0enefit the %ountr& mostB

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    11 5t an internationa( gathering; &ou are in8ite to speak on one aspe%t of Ma(a&sian (ife.

    You =ou( (ike to speak on ?es%ri0e thisB

    5. the pra$ti$e of Fopen house6%rumah terbua' to $elebrate the main festials in (alaysia>.the ni"ht marets in (alaysia #.the pra$ti$e of "oin" ba$ to one;s hometo!n %bali

    ampun"' D.ha!er food in (alaysia. ?=hi%h =ou( o8erseas 8isitors fin most

    interestingAB

    -$t

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    12 The go8ernment =ants to promote ha=ker foo as a tourist attra%tion. @hat fa%tors

    =ou( &ou %onsier importantA

    5. You $onsider hy"iene as important. 4is$uss. >. Dariety of food #. =o$ation of stalls D.

    =o! pri$es. ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most important fa%tor that %an

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    profi$ient in *n"lish #.be more open. 5 knife #. /

    bo+ of mat$hes D./ mobile phone ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing items =ou( 0e most

    usefu( for the tripB 11.""

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    No 4. Theme < So%ia( Issues ) Pro0(ems 5mong Youths Year1 :o= to is%ourage smoking among stuents

    5.-r"anie a tal on the dan"ers of smoin" >.-r"anie an e+hibition #.-r"anie a isit to

    the National an$er entre D.*nfor$e the HNo Smoin"; rule in s$hool

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    2 Your s%hoo( or %o((ege =ou( (ike to form a support group for stuents to 8oi%e their

    %on%ern a0out issues that affe%t them. You =ou( (ike to gi8e &our opinion.

    5.You feel that e+amination pressure is one of the issues that affe$ts students today. 3ie

    reasons to support your opinion. >. :eer pressure #. 8amily e+pe$tations D. #oo many

    assi"nments ?In &our group; is%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing issues is of greatest%on%ern to stuents toa&B

    (ay

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    In a %ounse((ing =orkshop; the %ounse(or asks the group to is%uss in%ients or

    situations =hi%h =ou( upset them. Share &our fee(ings on this topi%.

    5. You feel that bein" $heated by a $lose friend !ould upset you. *laborate. >. 8ailin" an

    important subje$t #. ein" separated from your family D. =osin" somethin" pre$ious

    ?Dis%uss =hi%h =ou( most upset &ouB

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    & There seems to 0e a suen in%rease in the num0er of so%ia( pro0(ems in8o(8ing &oung

    peop(e. The Dis%ip(inar& >oar has in8ite a group of &ou to ientif& =hat of the

    serious pro0(ems that nee attention.

    5. In your opinion, smoin" is a serious problem. @hy do you say thisG >. 3an"sterism in

    s$hool#. 4ru" abuseD. Stealin" ?@hi%h one of the fo((o=ing is the most seriouspro0(em in8o(8ing &oung peop(eAB

    (ay

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    5 Teenagers pro0(ems (ay

    "66-7 Main %ause of so%ia( pro0(ems among &oung peop(e

    5.*asy aailability of porno"raphi$ material >.Influen$e of $ertain types of musi$ #.=a$of parental "uidan$eD.:eer pressure

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    Inis%ip(ine in s%hoo(s has 0een feature regu(ar(& in the ne=spapers. In a %(ass June

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    siblin"s #.Your parents D.Your tea$hers. ?@ho is the 0est person or persons to %onfie

    inAB17 Reports of s%hoo( 0u((&ing in the ne=spapers ini%ate that su%h in%ients are on the

    rise. /i8e reasons to e+p(ain this in%rease.

    5. You beliee that one reason is peer influen$e. *+plain. >. 4iffi$ulty in monitorin"

    students. #. Influen$e of the media D. :roblems fa$ed by students. ?Dis%uss =hi%h of thefo((o=ing is the main reason for the in%rease in%ients of s%hoo( 0u((&ing.B

    (ay

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    1 Se%onar& s%hoo( stuents often a0sent themse(8es from s%hoo( =ithout a goo reason.

    S%hoo(s ha8e taken some measure to tr& to so(8e this pro0(em.

    5. :ubli$ $anin" is one to the measures taen. 3ie your opinion about it and Say !hy you

    thin this is a "ood or bad !ay to sole the problem. >. 4etention $lass is one of the

    measures taen. #.ounsellin" is one of the measures taen. D.3ettin" parents inoled

    in dis$iplinin" their $hildren is one of the measures. ?In &our group; is%uss =h& stuents

    are often a0sent from s%hoo(B

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    format

    1B Young peop(e are spening too mu%h time in front of the %omputer. 5s a %ounse((or;

    ientif& the %onseCuen%es of %omputer ai%tion.

    5. -ne $onse?uen$e is that a lot of time is !asted. *laborate. >. / lot of money is spend #.Youths be$ome less so$iable D.Youths deelop health problems ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing

    is the most serious %onseCuen%e of %omputer ai%tionAB ?1*.1,B

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    No 16. Theme < Parent7%hi( Re(ationships Year1 Teenagers often %omp(ain that the& ha8e pro0(ems =ith their parents. The

    #ounse((ing So%iet& =ou( (ike to he(p in impro8ing parent7%hi( re(ationships. The&

    in8ite &ou to put for=ar &our opinion on this matter.

    5. You beliee that to improe parent. 3ie teena"ers more money #. 3ie

    teena"ers more ?uality time D. 3ie teena"ers more "uidan$e ?Dis%uss =hi%h is the most

    important fa%tor to impro8e parent7%hi( re(ationships.B

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    2 Parents fee( %hi(ren ont sho= them enough appre%iation. The #ounse((ing So%iet&

    =ou( (ike to he(p impro8e parent7%hi( re(ationships. ?:o=B

    5. Sho! appre$iation by performin" !ell at s$hool >. >elpin" out !ith household $hores

    #. Sho!in" "ood behaiour D. Spendin" ?uality time !ith them. ?Most appre%iate 0&parentsB

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    @hat are the a%ti8ities that %an 0ring a fami(& togetherA /i8e &our opinion.

    5. You feel that "oin" out to"ether for pi$ni$s and holidays $an help a$hiee family unity.

    *+plain. >. :layin" "ames and e+er$isin" to"ether. #. 4oin" thin"s to"ether at homeD.Disitin" relaties and friends to"ether. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( 0e the most

    effe%ti8e =a& to 0ring a fami(& togetherAB ?1*.4B

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    & The fami(& is the most important unit of so%iet&. @hat are some =a&s in =hi%h =e %anstrengthen the fami(& unitA

    5. 8amily members should $ommuni$ate more openly !ith ea$h other. *laborate. >.#o do

    thin"s to"ether more often #. #o sho! "reater $are and respe$t for ea$h other D. #o upholdfamily beliefs and alues. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most effe%ti8e =a& ofstrengthening the fami(& unitAB ?1*.1-B

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    9 Teenagers no=aa&s are getting so atta%he to the %omputer that the& no (onger

    parti%ipate in outoor a%ti8ities. 5s a mem0er of a Youth #(u0; suggest an outoor

    a%ti8it& for these teenagers.

    5. You su""est a mountain $limbin" e+pedition. You may !ant to tal about !hy this

    e+pedition !ould be "ood for teena"ers. >a $ampin" trip #a treasure hunt Da leadership

    trainin" $amp ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing a%ti8ities =ou( 0e of the most0enefit to teenagersB

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    10 @hi%h Rakan Mua programme =ou( most 0enefit &outhsA

    5Sports a$tiities >(artial arts pro"rammes Raan @ajadiri #ultural pro"rammes

    Raan Seni udaya DRe$reational :ro"rammes Raan Rereasi

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    11 The Rakan Mua proGe%t has 0een a%%use of not 0eing effe%ti8e in attra%ting &oung

    au(ts to Goin the 8arious a%ti8ities uner its programme. Suggest one =a& to moti8ate

    &ouths to Goin Rakan Mua proGe%ts.

    5. You su""est or"aniin" Raan (uda !orshops on entrepreneurship. *+plain !ho su$h

    pro"rammes $an benefit youn" people. >!orshops on usin" the $omputer #!orshops

    on self.#hrou"h the telephone #.y sendin" "ifts or $ards on spe$ial o$$asions D.y meetin"

    ea$h other re"ularly. ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( 0e the 0est =a& to maintain

    frienshipsB

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    15 You an &our friens are ta(king a0out the goo times &ou use to ha8e in se%onar&

    s%hoo(. 5(( of &ou ha8e ifferent p(easant memories of s%hoo( (ife.

    5. #he best part of s$hool life for you !as tain" part in $o

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    1 You =ou( (ike to take up a part7time Go0 =hi(e =aiting for the out%ome of &our

    uni8ersit& app(i%ation. @hi%h fa%tors =ou( &ou %onsier =hen %hoosing a part7time

    Go0A

    5. In your opinion, the salary is an important fa$tor. 3ie reasons. >.#he type of job #.

    #he !orin" hours D. #he distan$e of the !orpla$e. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most

    important fa%tor to %onsier =hen %hoosing a part7time Go0AB

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    1B You =ou( (ike to spen the time usefu((& =hi(e =aiting for &our e+amination resu(ts.

    @hat ho00& or usefu( a%ti8it& =ou( &ou unertake uring this timeA

    5. You !ould lie to parti$ipate in a Raanmuda /denture amp. #al about the ind of

    a$tiities you !ould lie to tae part in, and the reasons for your $hoi$e. >. You !ould lie

    to do some oluntary !or for the $ommunity. #al about the type of oluntary !or you!ould lie to do and the reasons for your $hoi$e. #.You !ould lie to enrol yourself in a

    self. Your su""estion is to "o jun"le trein" #.Yoursu""estion is to hae a treasure hunt. D. Your su""estion is to or"anie a $ampin" trip to

    the bea$h. ?In &our group; is%uss =a&s in =hi%h =e %an promote outoor a%ti8itiesamong the pu0(i%B

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    22 The Ma(a&sian Nature So%iet& is going Gung(e7trekking for three a&s. 5part from

    essentia( %(othes an foo; suggest one other item that =ou( 0e 8er& usefu( for the

    trip.

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    5. In your opinion, a 8irst /id it !ould be useful for the trip. Say !hy. >. 5 knife #. /

    bo+ of mat$hes D./ mobile phone ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing items =ou( 0e most

    usefu( for the tripB 2.12 The Ministr& of Youth an Sports =ou( (ike to introu%e a sur8i8a( ski((s training

    programme for &oung peop(e. Your Youth #oun%i( =ou( (ike to re%ommen some

    ski((s that %ou( 0e in%(ue in the programme.5. You re$ommend that s!immin" lessons be in$luded in the surial sills trainin"pro"ramme. @hy is this importantG >. 8irst aid #. Self. Improe #.Improe the fa$ilities D. Improe the "eneral health of the nei"hbourhood

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    & Your institution is organising a forum entit(e The Qua(ities of a /oo Ma(a&sian.F

    You are a mem0er of this forum. ?'.'BB

    5. /s a member of the panel, you stron"ly feel that a "ood (alaysian should be patrioti$.

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    adapt to the !ay of life in (alaysia ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the main reason

    =h& i((ega( immigrants %ome to Ma(a&siaB9 5s &oung Ma(a&sians; is%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most serious issue fa%ing

    the nation toa&.

    5. You thin that an in$rease in the $rime rate is the most serious issue fa$in" the nation

    today. *laborate. >. /n in$rease in the pri$es of "oods. #. 4ru" abuse D. (isuse of theInternet. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most serious issue fa%ing the nation toa&AB

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    10 5fter ,6 &ears of inepenen%e; =hi%h aspe%t o &ou think Ma(a&sia nees to impro8e

    in mostA

    5. You thin that (alaysia should improe its edu$ational system. *laborate. >.:ubli$

    transport system #. >ealth seri$es D. :erforman$e in sports. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing isthe most important aspe%t to 0e impro8e in post7inepenen%e Ma(a&siaAB 1*.11

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    11 Ma(a&sians shou( 0e en%ourage to use pu0(i% transportation. @hat are some of the

    reasonsA

    5.You thin that usin" publi$ transportation !ould help redu$e pollution. *laborate. >.It!ould help sae money #. It !ould help redu$e traffi$ $on"estion D. It !ould help redu$e

    the number of road a$$idents.?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the 0est reason for using pu0(i%transportationB ?1*.1; "".-B

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    12 There is a nee to organise %ampaigns to e8e(op %i8i%7%ons%iousness among

    Ma(a&sians. 5 (o%a( ai(& ne=spaper has in8ite the pu0(i% to put for=ar ieas on

    some t&pes of %ampaigns that %an 0e %arrie out.

    5. You re$ommended hain" a ourtesy ampai"n. @hyG >. arin" So$iety ampai"n #.Ceep -ur Nei"hbourhood lean ampai"n D. =oe -ur :ubli$ /menities ampai"n

    ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( 0e the most effe%ti8e %ampaign to e8e(op %i8i%7

    %ons%iousness among Ma(a&siansAB ?1*.14B

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    No 1'. Theme < Nationa( Unit& Year

    1 :o= to impro8e nationa( unit& among Ma(a&sian &outh5. #hrou"h more $ommunity proje$ts >. #hrou"h inte"rated s$hoolin" #. #hrou"h sports

    D. #hrou"h the mass media

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    2 Your neigh0ourhoo is organiing a 9ami(& Da&. 5s a resient; suggest an a%ti8it& for

    the e8ent.

    5. Your su""estion is to or"anie a $ooin" $ompetition for the men. You may !ant to talabout the types of dishes, the enue and the time the eent $an be held. >. a treasure hunt.

    You may !ant to tal about ho! to or"anie the treasure hunt, !here and !hen it $an tae

    pla$e. #.a H4ra! Your 8amily; ontest for $hildren. You may !ant to tal about the$ate"ories for the $ontest, !here and !hen it $an be held and the pries for the parti$ipants.

    D. atelemat$h amon" the residents?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing =ou( 0e most

    suita0(e for a fami(& a&B

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    The #u(tura( So%iet& in &our s%hoo( or %o((ege intens to organie a series of %u(tura(

    a%ti8ities to promote greater a=areness of Ma(a&sian %u(ture among the stuents. 5s a

    mem0er of the so%iet&; suggest an a%ti8it& that =ou( generate this a=areness in &our

    s%hoo( or %o((ege.

    5. Your su""estion is to or"anie a traditional $ostume sho! in your s$hool or $olle"e.

    You may !ant to "ie some "uidelines about the sho! and the sele$tion of $ostumes >.Your su""estion is to or"anie a $on$ert of traditional musi$ and dan$e for the s$hool or

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    $olle"e. You may !ant to "ie some "uidelines about the $on$ert, the musi$ians and the

    dan$es. #.Your su""estion is to or"anie a traditional food fair in your s$hool or $olle"esellin" different types of food. You may !ant to "ie some "uidelines about ho! the fair

    $ould be or"anied and the items inoled. D.Your su""estion is to or"anie a traditional

    "ames $arnial in your s$hool or $olle"e. You may !ant to "ie some "uidelines about ho!

    the $arnial $ould be or"anied and the "ames inoled. ?In &our group; is%uss thee+tent to =hi%h &oung Ma(a&sians are inf(uen%e 0& =estern %u(ture. E+p(ain =h& it is

    important to maintain our %u(tura( ientit&.B

    No 1*. Theme < Qua(it& of !ife Year1 The topi% for a pu0(i% speaking %ontest &ou are preparing for is< /i8en a %hoi%e; =hat

    =ou( a person nee to make his (ife perfe%tAF

    5. Your opinion is that "ood loos is !hat a person needs to mae his or her life perfe$t.

    Justify your opinion. >. >ealth #. @ealth D. Intelli"en$e ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the

    fo((o=ing fa%tors =ou( he(p a person most to ha8e a perfe%t (ifeB

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    2 You fami(& is ha8ing a is%ussion on the important e(ements to ensure happiness in (ife

    5. You beliee that a loin" family !ill ensure happiness in life. @hy do you say soG>.3ood health #. @ealthD. =oyal friends ?@hi%h is most imp to ensure happiness in (ifeAB

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    The 0est things in (ife are free.F This is an e+pression that is 8er& meaningfu( an

    =hi%h man& peop(e ten to forget. Your tea%her has aske &ou to present &our 8ie=.

    5. You feel that belon"in" to a $loseain"

    "ood friends ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing fa%tors is the most meaningfu(B

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    & @here to sta& =hi(e at uni8ersit&A ?"'.1B

    5. Share a rented house !ith other students >. Stay !ith relaties #. Stay in the uniersityhostel D. Rent a sin"le room

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    5 5 (o%a( ne=spaper is %onu%ting a sur8e& on ho= the pu0(i% transport s&stem %an 0e

    impro8e. 5s a mem0er of the pu0(i%; &ou make some re%ommenations.5.publi$ transport should be pun$tual. @hy is this importantG . should be !ell. #he publi$ transport should bemade more effi$ient #. :ubli$ amenities should be !ell. / relatie;shouse #./ hotel D./ youth hostel ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing o &ou most prefer to sta&in =hen &ou are on ho(ia&AB

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    9 @hat are the a%ti8ities that %an 0ring a fami(& togetherA /i8e &our opinion.

    5. You feel that "oin" out to"ether for pi$ni$s and holidays $an help a$hiee family unity.*+plain. >. :layin" "ames and e+er$isin" to"ether. #. 4oin" thin"s to"ether at homeD.Disitin" relaties and friends to"ether. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( 0e the most

    effe%ti8e =a& to 0ring a fami(& togetherAB ?16.'B

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    You ha8e a(=a&s reamt of ha8ing &our o=n house some a& in the future. In &ourPu0(i% Speaking %(ass &ou are in8ite to ta(k a0out =here &ou =ish to (i8e if &ou =ere

    to 0ui( &our ream house.

    5. You !ould lie to build your dream house in a lar"e $ity. 3ie reasons. >.y the sea

    #.-n a hillside D.In the $ountryside ?@hi%h is the 0est (o%ation to 0ui( &our ream

    houseAB

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    11 5fter ,6 &ears of inepenen%e; =hi%h aspe%t o &ou think Ma(a&sia nees to impro8e

    in mostA

    5. You thin that (alaysia should improe its edu$ational system. *laborate. >.:ubli$

    transport system #. >ealth seri$es D. :erforman$e in sports. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is

    the most important aspe%t to 0e impro8e in post7inepenen%e Ma(a&siaAB 1".16

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    12

    Your granfather; =ho is in his 6s; te((s &ou that &ou are a(( 8er& fortunate to 0e(i8ing in the "1st%entur& =here there are so man& in8entions to make (ife easier. :e

    aske &ou to think a0out =hi%h parti%u(ar in8ention has mae &our (ife mu%h easier

    %ompare to his.

    5. In your opinion, the mobile phone has made life easier. State your ie!point and "ie

    reasons to support it. >. #he $omputer #. #he photo$opy ma$hine D. #he ele$troni$$al$ulator ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing in8entions is most usefu(AB%1.1'

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    1 5 (o%a( ne=spaper is %onu%ting a sur8e& on ho= the pu0(i% transport s&stem %an 0e

    impro8e. 5s a mem0er of the pu0(i%; &ou make some re%ommenations.

    5. You re$ommend that publi$ transport should be pun$tual. @hy is this importantG >.Should be !ell. 8ood

    is $heap in (alaysia #. 8ood is readily aailable in (alaysia D. 8ood is part of any so$ial

    eent in (alaysia ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the main reason =h& eating is a fa8ourite

    Ma(a&sian pastimeAB

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    15 Young peop(e are spening too mu%h time in front of the %omputer. 5s a %ounse((or;

    ientif& the %onseCuen%es of %omputer ai%tion.

    5. -ne $onse?uen$e is that a lot of time is !asted. *laborate. >. / lot of money is spend #.Youths be$ome less so$iable D.Youths deelop health problems ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing

    is the most serious %onseCuen%e of %omputer ai%tionAB ?4.12B

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    17 The fami(& is the most important unit of so%iet&. @hat are some =a&s in =hi%h =e %an

    strengthen the fami(& unitA

    5. 8amily members should $ommuni$ate more openly !ith ea$h other. *laborate. >.#o do

    thin"s to"ether more often #. #o sho! "reater $are and respe$t for ea$h other D. #o uphold

    family beliefs and alues. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most effe%ti8e =a& of

    strengthening the fami(& unitAB ?16.*B

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    reasonsA

    5.You thin that usin" publi$ transportation !ould help redu$e pollution. *laborate. >.It!ould help sae money #. It !ould help redu$e traffi$ $on"estion D. It !ould help redu$e

    the number of road a$$idents.?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the 0est reason for using pu0(i%

    transportationB ?1".11; "".-B

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    1B

    Your %ommunit& has 0een gi8en a pie%e of (an. Your Resients 5sso%iation hasaske for suggestions from the resients on =hat to o =ith this (an.

    5. You su""est that the land $an be used for sports and re$reational a$tiities >. Ksin" the

    land to build a library #. Ksin" the land to build a supermaret D. Ksin" the land to build a

    multi. >elpin" poor $hildren in a

    s?uatter area. You may !ant to tal about some !ays to help these $hildren. #. >elpin"troubled teena"ers in a !elfare home. You may !ant to tal about some a$tiities you $ould

    $arry out to help them. D. #ain" orphans from a lo$al orphana"e to the oo. You may !antto tal about some a$tiities you $ould $arry out at the oo. ?is%uss =hi%h one of the

    fo((o=ing =ou( 0e the most suita0(e a%ti8it& for the %ampaignB

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    2 5 fami(& nee he(p for their sons (i8er operation. :o= %an the Youth #(u0 he(p raise

    funs.

    5. :ubli$ise the family;s pli"ht in the media >. -r"anie a food and fun fair #. -r"anie a

    harity 4inner D. -r"anie a Sta"e Sho!

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    You are a mem0er of &our s%hoo( or %o((ege @e(fare #(u0. You ha8e 0een aske to

    suggest a%ti8ities that the %(u0 %an %arr& out as proGe%ts for the &ear

    5. You su""est that the lub or"anie outin"s for $hildren from orphana"es. State reasonsfor your su""estion.>. Raise funds for the handi$apped#. ondu$t $omputer $lasses for

    poor $hildrenD. -r"anie a$tiities for residents of -ld 8ols; >omes.?Dis%uss =hi%h ofthe fo((o=ing =ou( 0e the most =orth=hi(e a%ti8it& to 0e %arrie out 0& &our %(u0B

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    & In a re%ent f(oo =hi%h o%%urre in &our neigh0ourhoo; a num0er of peop(e (ost their

    homes an 0e(ongings. Your s%hoo( or %o((ege has e%ie to organise an a%ti8it& to

    he(p these f(oo 8i%tims. 5s a mem0er of the @e(fare #(u0 %ommittee; suggest one

    a%ti8it&.

    5. Your su""estion is to or"anie a $ampai"n to raise funds. 3ie reasons to support your

    su""estion. >. olle$t essential items #. :roide $are and $omfort D. 4istribute food and

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    drins ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing suggestions =ou( 0e the most effe%ti8e =a&

    to he(p the f(oo 8i%timsB5 The @e(fare #(u0 of &our s%hoo( or %o((ege =ou( (ike to organie a 8o(untar& proGe%t

    for the s%hoo( ho(ia&s as part of the so%ia( a=areness programme. 5s a mem0er of the

    %ommittee; &ou suggest an a%ti8it& that %an 0e %arrie out.

    5. Yousu""est that the $lub helps out in a $hildren;s home. You may !ant to tal aboutsome a$tiities that you $an do !ith the old fols. >. tohelp put in an old fol;s home#. tohelp out in a home for the disabledD. to help out ina home for the blind ?is%uss =hi%h

    one of the fo((o=ing a%ti8ities =ou( 0enefit the %(u0 mem0ers mostB

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    7 The Intera%t #(u0 in &our s%hoo( or %o((ege is organiing a 8isit to the o( fo(ks home

    in &our to=n; 5s a mem0er of the %(u0 suggest =hat &ou %an o to make it a happ&

    an memora0(e o%%asion for the o( fo(ks.

    5. Your su""estion is to "ie a spe$ial lun$h to the old fols. You may !ant to tal aboutho! you are "oin" to raise find for the lun$h and the menu. >. Your su""estion is to

    or"anie an outin" for the old fols. You may !ant to tal about !here to tae them and

    ho! you $an or"anie it. #. Your su""estion is to buy "ifts for the old fols. You may !ant

    to tal about ho! you are "oin" to or"anie it and !hat "ifts to buy. D. Your su""estion isto beautify the old fols; home. You may !ant to tal about ho! you are "oin" to raise

    funds to beautify the home and !hat you !ant to do. ?In &our group; is%uss =hether

    ageing parents shou( 0e sent to o( fo(ks homesB 11."6

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    The @e(fare So%iet& in &our s%hoo( or %o((ege has %o((e%te RM1;666 to 0e onate for

    a goo %ause. 5s a %ommittee mem0er; suggest an organiation that eser8es to

    re%ei8e this onation.

    5. Your su""estion is to donate the money to an orphana"e that you hae identified. You

    may !ant to "ie reasons for your $hoi$e and some details of the needs of the or"aniation.

    >. Your su""estion is to donate the money to an -ld 8ols; >ome that you hae identified.

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    No 1-. Theme < Raising $ Using 9uns Year1 5 fami(& nee he(p for their sons (i8er operation. :o= %an the Youth #(u0 he(p raise

    funs. ?1,."B

    5. :ubli$ise the family;s pli"ht in the media >. -r"anie a food and fun fair #. -r"anie a

    harity 4inner D. -r"anie a Sta"e Sho!

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    2 :o= to raise funs for a #areer #(u0 Stu& Tour to a (o%a( uni8ersit&.

    5. -r"aniin" anteen 4ay >. @ashin" tea$hers; $ars #. Jo"athon D. Re?uestin" fordonations from possible sponsors

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    Your s%hoo( or %o((ege is organiing a Gogathon to %o((e%t funs to impro8e fa%i(ities in

    the s%hoo( or %o((ege. The organiing %ommittee has to e%ie ho= the funs shou( 0e

    use.

    5. /s a member of the $ommittee you su""est buyin" referen$e boos for the library. 3ie

    reasons to support your su""estion.>.buyin" more $omputers for the $omputer laboratory

    #.buyin" more sports e?uipmentD. buyin" better instruments for the s$hool band ?Dis%uss

    =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing suggestions is the 0estB

    June

    "661

    & Your to=n %oun%i( has 0een gi8en RM,6;666 for the purpose of upgraing the pu0(i%fa%i(ities in &our neigh0ourhoo. Suggest a proGe%t =here the funs %an 0e use for the

    0enefit of the resients.

    5. You propose to up"rade the $hildren;s play"round. 3ie reasons for your proposal.>.Kp"radin" the publi$ library#. *+pandin" ) beautifyin"the parD. Renoatin" the

    $ommunity hall. ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing proGe%ts =ou( 0e of most 0enefit

    to the resientsB

    June"661

    5 The Distri%t offi%e in &our hometo=n has e%ie to put asie some mone& to pro8ie

    an aitiona( fa%i(it& to 0enefit the peop(e there. 5t a meeting =ith the Distri%t Hffi%er;

    &ou are aske to re%ommen one usefu( fa%i(it&.

    5. You propose that a $omputer $entre be built. 3ie reasons to support your proposal. >. a

    library#. an indoor re$reation $entreD. a modern food $ourt ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of thefo((o=ing fa%i(ities =ou( 0e the most usefu(B

    June

    "661

    7 The @e(fare So%iet& in &our s%hoo( or %o((ege has %o((e%te RM1;666 to 0e onate for

    a goo %ause. 5s a %ommittee mem0er; suggest an organiation that eser8es to

    re%ei8e this onation.

    5. Your su""estion is to donate the money to an orphana"e that you hae identified. You

    may !ant to "ie reasons for your $hoi$e and some details of the needs of the or"aniation.

    >. Your su""estion is to donate the money to an -ld 8ols; >ome that you hae identified.

    #. Your su""estion is to donate the money to a $entre for the physi$ally

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    suggest some a%ti8ities that %an 0e %arrie out uring the %ampaign.

    5. You !ould lie to or"anise free medi$al $he$ups for the residents in the area. 3iereasons to support your idea. >.tals by do$tors and dieti$ians #.an e+hibition on a

    healthy lifestyle D.arious "ames and e+er$ises ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( 0e

    the most effe%ti8e a%ti8it& to promote a hea(th& so%iet&B7

    The (o%a( hea(th %(u0 is %on%erne =ith the in%reasing num0er of smokers. The %(u0=ants to high(ight the negati8e effe%ts of smoking. 5s a mem0er of the %(u0; &ou gi8e

    &our opinion.

    5.In your opinion, smoin" has a ne"atie effe$t on a person;s health. 3ie reasons to

    support your opinion. >. a person;s bud"et #. the enironment D. a person;s so$ial life

    ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of tahe fo((o=ing is most affe%te 0& smokingB

    (ay"66"

    5%ti8ities for :ea(th 5=areness @eek in s%hoo( ?0& the :ea(th S%ien%e So%iet&B

    5. 8itness ampai"n >./ntiealthy *atin" ampai"n

    D.leanliness ampai"n

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    B !o%a( %ommunit& organiing a :ea(th 5=areness #ampaign to eu%ate the pu0(i% on

    the nee for maintaining goo hea(th. 5%ti8ities. ?@hi%h one =ou( promote greater

    a=arenessAB5. :ubli$ forum on $ommon diseases ) their $auses >. a demonstration on eepin" fitthrou"h e+er$isin" #.a tal on healthy eatin" habits by a nutritionist D.a health e+hibition

    4e$

    "661

    9 Young peop(e often ha8e stress or tension in their (i8es. Re%ommen =a&s in =hi%h

    &ouths %an reu%e stress or tension. ?/i8e reasonsB ?4.4B

    5.you re$ommend talin" to friends >. e+er$isin" re"ularly #."ettin" inoled in so$ial

    !or D.!at$hin" teleision ?most he(pfu( to reu%e stress or tensionB

    (ay

    "66,

    10 5s mem0ers of the Peer Support /roup of &our s%hoo( or %o((ege; &ou an &our

    friens are %on%erne a0out the high (e8e( of stress an an+iet& fa%e 0& stuents.

    Suggest some possi0(e %auses for this pro0(em.

    5. You beliee a major $ause of stress is the e+pe$tations of parents. 3ie reasons to

    support your opinion. >. *+pe$tations of tea$hers #. :eer pressure D. :ersonal problems?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing fa%tors %ontri0utes most to stress an an+iet&

    among stuentsBL 4.2

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    11 In keeping =ith the Nationa( :ea(th #ampaign to promote a hea(th& (ifest&(e among

    Ma(a&sians; the Ministr& of Eu%ation has reCueste &our s%hoo( or %o((ege to

    organie a%ti8ities on ho= to maintain a hea(th& (ifest&(e. 5s a mem0er of the

    organiing %ommittee; &ou suggest an a%ti8it& for the purpose.

    5. Your su""estion is to or"anie a tal on the dan"ers of bein" oer!ei"ht. You may !antto "ie some details about the speaers and the audien$e. >.Your su""estion is to or"anie

    an e+hibition on life threatenin" diseases in (alaysia. You may !ant to "ie some

    information on the types of diseases you !ant to fo$us on or !here to "et the e+hibition

    materials. #.Your su""estion is to or"anie a isit to the National >eart Institute. You may!ant to tal about or"aniin" the trip and !ho should be inoled. D. Your su""estion is to

    or"anie re"ular aerobi$ sessions in an open area. You may !ant to tal about the enue,

    the time and the people inoled. ?In &our group; is%uss the %onseCuen%es of an

    unhea(th& (ifest&(e to=ars onese(f an the so%iet&B

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    12 H0esit& is on the rise among s%hoo(%hi(ren. Mem0ers of the :ea(th So%iet& are

    in8ite to gi8e their opinion on ho= to pre8ent o0esit&.

    5. In your opinion, parents should $ontrol !hat their $hildren eat. *laborate. >. S$hool

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    $anteens should only sell healthy food and drins. #. hildren should e+er$ise re"ularly D.

    ampai"ns should be $arried out to edu$ate the publi$ on the dan"ers of obesity. ?@hi%h of

    the fo((o=ing is the most effe%ti8e =a& to pre8ent o0esit& among s%hoo(%hi(renAB

    No 12. Theme < #areers Year

    1 Man& %ha((enging o%%upations eman a (ot of time; effort an energ&. Your #areer/uian%e #(u0 =ou( (ike to high(ight some of these %ha((enging o%%upations uring

    #areer @eek.

    5. In your opinion, bein" a journalist is ery $hallen"in" and demandin". 3ie reasons to

    support your ie!. >. a tea$her #. a do$tor D. an en"ineer ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of thefo((o=ing o%%upations is the most %ha((engingB

    -$t"66"

    2 You an &our friens ha8e Gust %omp(ete &our se%onar& eu%ation. You are no=

    %onsiering the fa%tors that are important in %hoosing a %areer.

    5. You feel that one should $onsider one;s interests and abilities !hen $hoosin" a $areer.3ie reasons to support your ans!er.>. -ne;s $areer prospe$ts#. -ne;s $ountry;s needs

    D. -ne;s parents; e+pe$tations ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing fa%tors is most

    important to %onsier =hen %hoosing a %areerB

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    During the ho(ia&s; the #areers #(u0 =ou( (ike to organie a one7a& stu& tour to

    make mem0ers a=are of ifferent =ork en8ironments. You offer a suggestion.

    5. You su""est isitin" a fa$tory. Say ho! this !ould benefit the members.>. a teleision

    studio#. a uniersityD. a hospital?@hi%h one of the suggestions =ou( interest themem0ers the mostAB

    (ay

    "66"

    & #areer %hoi%es K =h& an ho= to a%hie8e am0itionsA

    5. =e"al profession>. (edi$ine #. usiness fieldD. Sports

    4e$

    "6665 Your frien 3ama( i not o =e(( in his SPM e+amination. :e has aske &ou for &our

    opinion on =hat he shou( o ne+t.

    5. You su""est that he taes up a o$ational $ourse. 3ie reasons for your su""estion. >.

    he starts a small business #.he tae up a part.personal interest #. a "ood !orin" enironment D.future

    prospe$ts. ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing is the most important fa%tor to %onsier

    =hen %hoosing a %areerB

    4e$

    "661

    Your s%hoo( or %o((ege is organiing a #areer Da& to 0e he( uring the first term. 5s

    a mem0er of the organiing %ommittee; suggest an a%ti8it& for the e8ent.5. Your su""estion is to publi$ie the eent. You may !ant to tal about ho! to publi$ie

    the eent. 8or e"., usin" posters and main" announ$ements. >.Your su""estion is to raise

    funds for the eent. You may !ant to tal about !ays of raisin" fund. 8or e"., "ettin"donations and hain" a food sale. #. Your su""estion is to inite speaers for the areer

    4ay. You may !ant to tal about !ho to inite and !hat the topi$s are. 8or e"., you may

    !ant to inite a mana"er of a fa$tory. D.Your su""estion is to hae an e+hibition for theareer 4ay. You may !ant to tal about !hat to e+hibit. 8or e"., $harts and bro$hures

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    about types of $areers. ?In &our group; is%uss =hat stuents %an o to impro8e their

    %han%es of getting a Go0BB You an &our friens are is%ussing the fa%tors that inf(uen%e the right %areer %hoi%e.

    5. You thin that the job must pay !ell. Justify. >. #he job must enable you to meetpeople #.#he job must enable you to $ontribute to so$iety D.#he job must be $hallen"in"

    ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most important fa%tor to %onsier =hen %hoosing a%areerAB

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    9 You an &our friens are ha8ing a is%ussion regaring the %hara%teristi%s of a ski((e

    =orker in the =orkfor%e.

    5. You thin that in order to be a silled !orer, one should be $reatie. *laborate. >. e

    proa$tie #. e $omputer. a H:lant

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    5. -ne $on$ern is the effe$t of the hae. *+plain. >.#he effe$t of pollution on our riers

    and seas #. #he effe$t of the In$reasin" use of plasti$s and other syntheti$ substan$es. D.#he effe$t of the $uttin" do!n of trees and forests. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing has the mostharmfu( effe%t on our (i8esAB

    B The Nature So%iet& of &our s%hoo( or %o((ege is organiing a Nature @eek. 5s a

    mem0er of the so%iet&; suggest an a%ti8it& for the =eek.5. Your su""estion is to or"anie a tree.Your su""estion is to or"anie a trip to

    the National :ar. #.Your su""estion is to or"anie a $ampin" trip to a forest resere. D.

    Your su""estion is to hae a Re$y$lin" 4ay. ?In &our group; is%uss =h& =e nee to

    keep the en8ironment %(eanB

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    No "6. Theme < 5%aemi% Issues Year1 :o= to moti8ate stuents to a%hie8e a higher a%aemi% stanar in stuies.

    5. Inite su$$essful people in so$iety to share e+perien$es>. Inite professionals to tal

    about their professions #. Inite su$$essful former students to tal D. Inite su$$essful

    students leaders in s$hool to tal

    O

    2 Some of the high a%hie8ers in &our s%hoo( =ere in8ite to e+p(ain the fa%tors 0ehin

    their su%%ess. Your %(ass =i(( no= present some of these fa%tors at a Stu& Ski((s

    @orkshopF.

    5. You !ill emphasie that a students; a$ademi$ performan$e $an improe throu"h "roup

    study. Justify your ie!.>. *+tra tuition#. :lannin" a study s$heduleD. Studyin" e+am

    topi$s from past year papers ?Dis%uss =hi%h is the 0est =a& to impro8e a%aemi%

    performan%eB

    (ay

    "66'

    Your Eng(ish tea%her =ants to promote the use of Eng(ish in a fun =a&. She has aske

    the %(ass for suggestions.

    5. You su""est !at$hin" some "ood humourous *n"lish moies. >o! !ill this a$tiity

    improe students; $ommand of *n"lishG >. /n *n"lish Caraoe ontest #. *n"lish=an"ua"e "ames and ?uies D. :rodu$in" a $lass ne!spaper ?5s a group; e%ie =hi%h is

    the most enGo&a0(e a%ti8it&B

    (ay

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    & The eteriorating stanar of Eng(ish among Ma(a&sian stuents is a matter of

    serious %on%ern. T's Night(ine; the Eng(ish ne=s programme is oing a spe%ia(

    report on the issue an it is asking the pu0(i% to gi8e suggestions on ho= the& think the

    pro0(em %an 0e so(8e. You ha8e 0een approa%he to gi8e &our %omments.

    5. You beliee that a pass in S:( *n"lish should be made $ompulsory. 3ie reasons to

    support your opinion. >. other subje$ts should be tau"ht in *n"lish #. the number of

    periods for *n"lish in s$hools should be in$reased D.student e+$han"e pro"rammes !ith*n"lish speain" $ountries should be introdu$ed. ?Dis%uss =hi%h suggestion =ou( 0e the

    most effe%ti8e to impro8e the stanar of Eng(ishB

    (ay

    "66"

    5 5s mem0er of the Eng(ish !anguage #(u0 in &our s%hoo( or %o((ege; &ou an &our

    friens ha8e 0een aske to he(p promote the use of the Eng(ish !anguage.

    5. In your opinion, one !ay to promote the use of *n"lish is by main" it $ompulsory for

    eeryone to spea *n"lish 2 days a !ee. 3ie reasons to support this. >. or"aniin"*n"lish =an"ua"e $amps # en$oura"in" students to tae part in *n"lish =an"ua"e

    $ompetitions D.produ$in" a monthly ne!sletter in *n"lish ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the

    fo((o=ing =ou( 0e the 0est =a& to promote the use of the Eng(ish (anguageB

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    7 The Eng(ish !anguage #(u0 is organiing an Eng(ish !anguage 9esti8a( for a(( s%hoo(

    $ %o((eges in &our istri%t. Hne of the aims of this festi8a( is to promote the use of

    Eng(ish among stuents. 5s an a%ti8e mem0er of the %(u0; &ou =ou( (ike to gi8e &our

    suggestion on the t&pe of programme the %(u0 %ou( organie for the festi8a(.

    5. You su""est that the $lub or"anie adrama $ompetition. *+plain ho! this a$tiity $ould

    promote the use of *n"lish amon" students. >a publi$ speain" $ontest #a story. the mass mediashould or"anie interestin" pro"rammes in *n"lish #.parents should en$oura"e $hildren to

    spea *n"lish at home D.$ertain subje$ts in s$hool be tau"ht in *n"lish ?"'.,B

    4e$

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    B

    It has 0een foun that Ma(a&sian stuents are (a%king in kno=(ege an o not keepin tou%h =ith (o%a( an =or( ne=s. Re%ommen a =a& that %ou( he(p stuents gain

    more genera( kno=(ege.

    5.You su""est students should read ne!spapers and ma"aines daily. *+plain ho! this

    !ill help students in$rease their "eneral no!led"e.>. Students should !at$h #D or listen

    to the radio#. Re"ular ?uies on "eneral no!led"e should be heldD. Internet fa$ilities

    should be made aailable in institutions of learnin" ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing

    suggestions =ou( 0e most effe%ti8e in he(ping stuents gain more genera( kno=(egeB

    June"661

    9 Your %o((ege is going to e%(are open its ne= resour%e %entre. It oes not ha8e a (ogo

    &et. Stuents ha8e 0een aske to suggest an item asso%iate =ith (earning to 0e

    epi%te in the (ogo. This item shou( represent or s&m0o(ie the sear%h for

    kno=(ege.5. You su""est an open boo. *+plain ho! the item you hae $hosen is an appropriate

    symbol.>. / tor$h#. / $ompa$t dis$ %4'D. / ey ?Dis%uss =hi%h s&m0o( is the mostappropriate to 0e in%(ue in the (ogoB

    -$t

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    10 Your Youth #(u0 is %onu%ting a forum on the topi% Mo0i(e phones shou( 0e

    0anne in s%hoo(s.F You ha8e 0een in8ite to present &our 8ie=s. ?Support &our 8ie=

    =ith reasons an e+amp(esB ?4.11B

    5(:s are easily stolen >(: $an be used to $heat durin" e+aminations #Students !ho do

    not hae (:s may feel inferior to those !ho do DStudents may be distra$ted from their

    lessons ?strongest reason to 0an mo0i(e phonesB

    -$t

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    11 Your s%hoo( or %o((ege is organiing an Hpen Da& for parents $ the pu0(i%. 5s a

    mem0er of the organiing %ommittee; &ou suggest an a%ti8it& for that spe%ia( a&.5. You su""est or"aniin"an e+hibition of students; !or. *+plain the ind of e+hibits you

    !ould sho! and !hy. >a parent

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    12 Ma(a&sians o not rea enough. :o= to en%ourage the reaing ha0itA

    5set up a readin" $orner >s$rapboo a$tiity in *n"lish $lass #storyreadin"

    $amp !here those !ho read the most "et boo ou$hers #boo fairs !ith publishers booshops "iin" dis$ounts Dmain" the library more $omfortable ) $ondu$ie to readin"

    4e$

    "666

    1& The Reaing #(u0 in %o((ege is %on%erne a0out the poor reaing ha0its amongst

    stuents. @a&s to en%ourage stuents to rea more.

    5set up readin" $orners around the $olle"e >e?uip the library !ith interestin" readin"

    materials #start a se$ond. students be "ien the open boo e+amination i.e. they be allo!ed

    to refer to their boos in the e+amination hall#.$ourse!or be "ien more !ei"hta"e thane+aminations D.only essay ?uestions be "ien for e+aminations ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the

    fo((o=ing suggestions =ou( 0e most effe%ti8e to stop %heating uring e+aminationsB

    4e$

    "661

    17 You =ish to app(& for a s%ho(arship to stu& o8erseas. @hat are the important fa%tors

    that the S%ho(arship >oar =ou( (ook forA ?'."B

    5. "ood personality >.Stron" letters of re$ommendation #. /n outstandin" a$ademi$

    re$ord D. /$tie inolement in $o

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    5. You su""est a $ourse on stress mana"ement. *laborate. >. :ubli$ speain"

    #. reatie thinin" D. #ime mana"ement ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing %ourses =ou(

    0e most usefu( to %o((ege stuentsB ?"'.B

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    No "1. Theme < 5nni8ersar& ) Spe%ia( Da& 5%ti8ities Year

    1 Your s%hoo( or %o((ege =ou( (ike to prou%e a ",th5nni8ersar& magaine this &ear.5s a mem0er of the eitoria( 0oar &ou ha8e 0een aske to %ome up =ith a se%tion

    that =ou( 0e most meaningfu( for former an present stuents.

    5. You su""est a se$tion !ith photo"raphs and $aptions from the past to the present. Say

    ho! this !ould be meanin"ful to students. >. (emories of s$hool life !ritten by past and

    present students #. / history of s$hool or $olle"e D./ list of a$hieements of former and

    present students ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing suggestions =ou( 0e most

    meaningfu( to stuentsB

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    2 5%ti8ities for &our to=ns 166th5nni8ersar& #e(e0rations.

    5. :hoto"raphy e+hibition >. hildren;s /rt ompetition #. Interie! senior residents and

    !rite an arti$le about the history of the to!n D. /nniersary 4inner

    June

    "666

    5%ti8ities to %e(e0rate Tea%hers Da&5 telemat$h bet!een tea$hers ) students >spe$ial lun$h for all tea$hers # #ea$hers; 4ay

    on$ert D3ymnasti$ performan$e for tea$hers

    June"666

    No "". Theme < Roa Safet& Year1 5%ti8ities for a Roa Safet& #ampaign 0& the Intera%t #(u0

    5. /n e+hibition>./ poster dra!in" $ompetition#./ ?ui on road safetyD./ forum

    June

    "6662 The num0er of roa a%%ients is on the in%rease. 5s a %on%erne %itien &ou =ou( (ike

    to suggest to the authorities a measure to reu%e roa a%%ients.

    5. You su""est that the minimum a"e of driin" should be raised to21. Support this ie!

    !ith reasons >. :edestrians be fined if they don;t use pedestrian !als or oerhead brid"es

    #. Safety belts be made $ompulsory for all $ar passen"ers D. /ll ehi$les be $he$ed eery years to ensure that they are road!orthy ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing measures

    =ou( 0e most effe%ti8e in reu%ing roa a%%ientsB

    June

    "661

    Steps to pre8ent fata( a%%ients

    5. In$reasin" a"e limit of driers to 21 >. Introdu$in" seere punishment on re$less

    driers #. Improin" road si"ns and $onditions D. ondu$tin" re"ular road safety

    $ampai"ns

    (ay

    "66'

    & The in%reasing rate of roa a%%ients in the %ountr& is a matter of great %on%ern to

    e8er&one. Your s%hoo( or %o((ege Roa Safet& Unit =ou( (ike to offer some possi0(e

    reasons for this high rate of a%%ients.

    5. -ne of the possible $auses for the hi"h rate of a$$idents is the ine+perien$e of youn"

    driers. 3ie reasons to support your ie!. >. #he poor $onditions of ehi$les #. 4riers!ho do not obsere traffi$ rules D. :oor road $onditions ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the

    fo((o=ing reasons %ontri0utes the most to the high rate of a%%ients in Ma(a&siaB

    (ay

    "66"

    5 In re%ent times there ha8e 0een man& %ases of roa rage =here angr& ri8ers shout at

    ea%h other an e8en go to the e+tent of 0eating ea%h other up. Suggest =a&s to

    o8er%ome this pro0(em.

    5.You su""est edu$atin" driers on "ood driin" habits. >. Implementin" stri$ter la!s topunish driers !ho are iolent to!ards other driers #. Raisin" the minimum a"e for

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    obtainin" a driin" li$en$e D. -r"anisin" a $ampai"n to raise publi$ a!areness on the

    dan"ers of road ra"e. ?Dis%uss =hi%h of the fo((o=ing suggestions =ou( 0e the most

    effe%ti8e in o8er%oming roa rageB7 Ma(a&sians shou( 0e en%ourage to use pu0(i% transportation. @hat are some of the

    reasonsA

    5.You thin that usin" publi$ transportation !ould help redu$e pollution. *laborate. >.It!ould help sae money #. It !ould help redu$e traffi$ $on"estion D. It !ould help redu$ethe number of road a$$idents.?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the 0est reason for using pu0(i%

    transportationB ?1".11; 1*.1B

    (ay

    "66

    No "'. Theme < Unergrauates an /rauates Year1 @here to sta& =hi(e at uni8ersit&A ?1*.*B

    5. Share a rented house !ith other students >. Stay !ith relaties #. Stay in the uniersity

    hostel D. Rent a sin"le room

    (ay

    "66'

    2 Unemp(o&ment of /rauates (ay

    "66-

    ?Rura(7ur0an migrationB Man& ne= grauates prefer to =ork in the %it&. @hat o &outhink attra%ts the grauates to =ork in the (arge %itiesA

    5 one attra%tion is more job opportunities > the people ) food # the !ish to be

    independent Dnumerous entertainment pla$es ?1".,B ?=hi%h is the greatest attra%tionB

    (ay"66,

    & Ne= /rauates K to su%%ee in the =orkp(a%e; nee more than a%aemi% a0i(it& to

    su%%ee at =ork7 =hat o the& neeA

    5"ood $ommuni$ation sills >ability to $o

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    interest in sports among stuents toa&. 5s a mem0er of the %oun%i(; suggest =hat %an

    0e one to en%ourage more stuents to parti%ipate in sports.

    5.You su""est that sports fa$ilities should be improed. 3ie reasons for your su""estion.

    >. a more effe$tie re!ard system should be introdu$ed#.more trainin" pro"rammes

    should be $ondu$tedD. more sports $ompetitions should be or"anied.?Dis%uss =hi%h one

    of the fo((o=ing =i(( p(a& the most important ro(e in en%ouraging more stuents toparti%ipate in sportsB

    "66"

    No ",. Theme < The E%onom&; Trae $ #onsumerism Year1 The %ountr& is fa%ing an e%onomi% s(o=o=n. E8er&one has 0een a8ise to 0e

    %autious a0out their spening ha0its. Your parents ha8e aske &ou to suggest ho= the

    fami(& %ou( %ut o=n its month(& e+peniture.

    5. You su""est that the family $uts do!n e+penses onfood items. 3ie reasons to support

    your su""estion. >. trael #.$lothin" D.leisure a$tiities ?Dis%uss =hi%h one these areas

    &ou =ou( first %ut o=n to reu%e &our fami(&s e+penitureB

    -$t

    "66"

    2 The >atik Inustr& K ho= to promote

    5 used in s$hools ) !orpla$es> used for household purposes#National ati 8airD /nnual ati 4esi"n ompetition

    (ay

    "66,

    In man& South East 5sian %ountries; pirate #Ds se(( 8er& =e((. In orer to

    unerstan an o8er%ome this pro0(em; the authorities =ou( (ike to fin out =h&.

    ?1".B

    5.they $arry the latest musi$ ideos, moies, $omputer "ames and soft!are >.the are ery

    $heap #. they are easily aailable D. they are of almost the same ?uality as the ori"inal 4s

    ?the main reason that pirate #Ds are se((ing =e((B

    (ay

    "66,

    & The %ompan& &ou are =orking for =ants to promote a ne= 0an of f(oor %(eaner. :o=

    o &ou think the %ompan& shou( promote $ a8ertise this ne= prou%tA

    5. #he $ompany should use #D ) radio adertisin". 3ie details. >. 4oor to door

    adertisin" #. 3ie demonstrations at supermarets D. 3ie free samples at publi$ pla$es?Most effe%ti8e =a& to promote the ne= f(oor %(eanerB

    -$t

    "66,

    5 Your s%hoo( or %o((ege is organiing a #onsumer @eek to promote a=areness

    among stuents of their rights as %onsumers. You ha8e 0een aske to suggest one

    a%ti8it& for the =eek.

    5. Your su""estion is to or"aniea forum on the need for $onsumer edu$ation in s$hools

    and $olle"es. 3ie reasons to support your su""estion. >. to or"anie an e+hibition !ith afo$us on imitation branded produ$ts #. to inite an offi$er form the (inistry of 4omesti$

    #rade and onsumer /ffairs to "ie a tal on $onsumer ri"hts D.to hae an inter

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    5 You su""est the $anteen $ommittee should loo into thepri$e ) ?uantity of food. 3ie

    reasons to support your su""estion. > ariety ) ?uality of food # $leanliness of the $anteen

    D $anteen fa$ilities ?Dis%uss =hi%h one of the fo((o=ing is the most important area to(ook intoB

    B 9a%tors to %onsier =hen 0u&ing a ne= house

    loseness to 5publi$ transport >shoppin" $entres #re$reational $entres Drelaties )friends

    (ay

    "66,

    9 @h& foreign mo8ies are popu(ar in Ma(a&sia

    5 entertainin" ) enjoyable >a$tors a$tresses are "ood looin" ) "lamorous #hi"hstandard of a$tin" Dlearn about forei"n lifestyles ) $ultures ?"."B

    -$t

    "66,

    10 5 Supermarket in &our hometo=n =ou( (ike to impro8e its ser8i%es to attra%t more

    %ustomers. :o= %an this 0e oneA

    5You su""est items sold are fresh ) aried >business hours be e+tended #the staff be

    more $ourteous ) helpful Ditems are sold at reasonable pri$es

    -$t

    "66-

    11 It has 0een suggeste that the use of 0atik shou( 0e =ie(& promote in Ma(a&sia.

    Suggest ho= this %an 0e one. ?E(a0orateB

    5.bati be used in s$hool and !orpla$es >.bati be used for household purposes#.hain" a National ati 8air D. hain" an annual bati desi"n $ompetition

    (ay

    "66,

    12 Your %(ass is ha8ing a is%ussion on =h& foreign mo8ies are popu(ar in Ma(a&sia. You

    0e(ie8e that the& are popu(ar 0e%ause ?gi8e reasonsB

    5. the moies are ery entertainin" and enjoyable >. the a$tors and a$tresses are "ood

    looin" and "lamorous #.the hi"h standard of a$tin" D. ie!ers $an learn a lot about

    forei"n lifestyles and $ulture. ?the main reason for the popu(arit& of foreign mo8iesB

    ?".'B

    -$t

    "66,

    1 You an &our friens are organiing a trip to a neigh0ouring %ountr&. You ha8e to

    e%ie ho= to get there.

    5. You su""est traellin" by air. *+plain !hy this is your $hoi$e. . y train . y $ar 4.

    y bus. ?You no= ha8e to persuae &our friens on the most pra%ti%a( =a& to tra8e(B

    -$t

    "66*

    1& Man& peop(e enGo& =at%hing rea(it& sho=s. 5 (o%a( te(e8ision station =ants to kno=

    the kin of rea(it& sho=s the pu0(i% =ou( (ike to =at%h.

    5. You propose a sin"in" $ompetition to !in a $ontra$t. *laborate. >. / surial ra$e to!ind a bi" $ash prie #. / ?ui sho! to !ind a s$holarship D. / talent $ontest to !in a

    dream job. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( attra%t auien%e the mostAB ?".*B

    -$t

    "66

    15 Rea(it& sho=s (ike The Malaysian Idolare getting more popu(ar in Ma(a&sia. @hat are

    the 0enefits of rea(it& sho=s to the auien%eA

    5. You thin that reality sho!s proide interestin" entertainment. *+plain. >.Realitysho!s allo! the audien$e to parti$ipate in $hoosin" the !inner. #.Reality sho!s promote

    unity !hen family members !at$h the sho! to"ether. DReality sho!s help the audien$e

    "ain no!led"e on a ariety of subje$ts. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( most 0enefit theauien%e of rea(it& sho=sAB ?".1B

    (ay

    "66

    17 Your =orkp(a%e is introu%ing a uniform for its staff. 5s mem0ers of the se(e%tion

    %ommittee; &ou ha8e to %onsier man& fa%tors.

    5. -ne fa$tor is that the uniforms should be $omfortable. *+plain. >.It should be lon"learn to be moreindependen$e #you should "et to no! more about the different $ultures in (alaysia D

    you should "et inoled in $ommunity seri$e %!hi$h of the follo!in" !ould be the most$hallen"in" tas to prepare you for NS'

    (ay

    "66,

    2 It is genera((& agree that the Nationa( Ser8i%e Programme %an 0e impro8e. Suggest

    some =a&s in =hi%h the NSP %an 0e enhan%e. E(a0orate

    5. oys and "irls should be pla$ed in separate $amps >.#he NS: should be $ompulsory for

    all youths #.#he duration of the pro"ramme should be e+tended D. #he fa$ilities at the

    $amps should be up"raded ?the most usefu( suggestion to impro8e the NSPB

    -$t

    "66

    You ha8e 0een se(e%te for the Nationa( Ser8i%e Programme. @hat %hara%teristi%s

    =ou( he(p &ou unergo the programme su%%essfu((&A

    5.You feel that you must be physi$ally fit. *laborate. >.(ust be brae. #. (ust beso$iable D.(ust be independent ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing is the most important

    %hara%teristi% to he(p &ou unergo the Nationa( Ser8i%e ProgrammeAB ?'."2B

    (ay

    "66

    No ". Theme < The Mass Meia $ Re(ate Issues Year1 Rea(it& sho=s (ike The Malaysian Idolare getting more popu(ar in Ma(a&sia. @hat are

    the 0enefits of rea(it& sho=s to the auien%eA

    5. You thin that reality sho!s proide interestin" entertainment. *+plain. >.Reality

    sho!s allo! the audien$e to parti$ipate in $hoosin" the !inner. #.Reality sho!s promote

    unity !hen family members !at$h the sho! to"ether. DReality sho!s help the audien$e

    "ain no!led"e on a ariety of subje$ts. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( most 0enefit the

    auien%e of rea(it& sho=sAB ?",.1,B

    (ay

    "66

    2 @h& foreign mo8ies are popu(ar in Ma(a&sia

    5 entertainin" ) enjoyable >a$tors a$tresses are "ood looin" ) "lamorous #hi"hstandard of a$tin" Dlearn about forei"n lifestyles ) $ultures ?",.4B

    -$t

    "66,

    Your %(ass is ha8ing a is%ussion on =h& foreign mo8ies are popu(ar in Ma(a&sia. You

    0e(ie8e that the& are popu(ar 0e%ause ?gi8e reasonsB

    5. the moies are ery entertainin" and enjoyable >. the a$tors and a$tresses are "ood

    looin" and "lamorous #.the hi"h standard of a$tin" D. ie!ers $an learn a lot aboutforei"n lifestyles and $ulture. ?the main reason for the popu(arit& of foreign mo8iesB?",.1"B

    -$t

    "66,

    & Man& peop(e enGo& =at%hing rea(it& sho=s. 5 (o%a( te(e8ision station =ants to kno=

    the kin of rea(it& sho=s the pu0(i% =ou( (ike to =at%h.

    5. You propose a sin"in" $ompetition to !in a $ontra$t. *laborate. >. / surial ra$e to

    !ind a bi" $ash prie #. / ?ui sho! to !ind a s$holarship D. / talent $ontest to !in adream job. ?@hi%h of the fo((o=ing =ou( attra%t auien%e the mostAB ?",.1*B

    -$t

    "66

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