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ANSWERING TECHNIQUES FOR ENGLISH 12/2

In order to get an A

Students must score at least 35/ 40 for paper 1 Students must score at least 37/ 50 for paper 2 Suggestions, students must at least score 15 marks for section A 12 marks for section B 10 marks for section C

In order to pass (a D)

- Students must score at least 20/40 for paper 1- Students must score at least 20/50 for paper 2- Suggestions for paper 2

Section A12 marks

Section B - 5 marks

Section C - 5 marks

22 marks

LIST OF EXPRESSION

For reports1. We put our best foot forward to make the event a success. (buat habis baik)2. Our school had been looking forward to the event since early of the year. (menunggu-

nunggu).

3. The event kicked off on the dot. (tepat seperti yang dirancang)4. Our team was in the limelight since we were the strongest. ( popular, terkenal)5. We took part by playing the game fair and square. (adil)6. We work hard around the clock to make sure nothing goes wrong during the celebration. (

tanpa henti)

7. Form 3 Amanah stands out during the competition because they win most of thecompetitions.

(cemerlang).

8. We were all ears listening to the principals speech. ( tekun mendengar)9. We were all eyes watching the game. ( tekun menonton)10. It was a red- letter day for our school. (hari yang penting)11.Next, we carried on with our next activity. ( teruskan)12.The best will be achieved if you put your heart and soul into it. (usaha dengan tekun)13.Everybody got their hands dirty to make sure the school compound is spick and span.

(membanting tulang)( bersih)

14.Everybody was as busy as a bumblebee. (sangat sibuk)

For informal letter1. I hope you are in the pink. ( sihat)2. My family and I are as fit as a fiddle. (sangat sihat)3. I am feeling a bit under the weather. (tidak berapa sihat)4. I have to pen off now. ( berhenti menulis)

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5. I am looking forward to your reply. ( menunggu-nunggu).6. Do keep in touch! (Teruskan berhubung)

Sequence connectors

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In a nutshell, exercise is more important than diet. ( kesimpulannya)2. In the long run, we will succeed if we work hard. (Akhirnya)3. In a twinkling of an eye, the money disappeared. ( Sekejap sahaja)4. First and foremost, we have to consume a balanced diet.5. Last but not least, I want to remind all of you to be alert of your surrounding.

Feelings1. I was over the moon when he proposed to me. (sangat gembira)2. I was on cloud nine when I knew I was the champion. (gembira)3. I feel sorry for your loss .( simpati)4. You drive me up the wall! ( sangat marah)5. I had butterflies in my stomach. ( sangat nervous, gemuruh)6. I was dead beat. ( sangat penat)7. I am feeling on top of the world! ( sangat gembira)8. Take things easy! (Rileks)9. I almost blew my top when I knew he cheated during the test. ( sangat marah)10.The scenery took our breath away. ( terpegun)11.With heavy heart, we had to leave our house because the flood water was rising. ( dengan

berat hati)

12.Why are you at sixes and sevens about the matter?( berbelah-bahagi)13.You broke my heart.( patah hati)14. I feel at ease. ( rasa selesa).

15. I was taken aback by your behavior ( sedih)16.Before the contest, she got cold feet.( takut).17.You got on my nerve! ( buat saya marah)

Examination1. The examination is just around the corner ( sangat hampir)2. Students have to give their arms and legs to succeed in the examination. (berusaha keras)3. Do not study at the eleventh hour ( last minute)4. I have to step up my revision because I dont have much time before the examination.5. (percepatkan)6. She was so busy during the day. So, she decided to burn the midnight oil to do her revision.7. I want to pass with flying colours in my examination so I can further my study at a good

university.