SECTION D

(30 marks)

(Time suggested : 45 minutes)

Question 1

The picture below shows a snatch theft incident which you witnessed while walking to school. Based on the picture given, write about the incident for your school magazine.

When writing about the incident, you should:

describe what happened

express what you felt

suggest ways to prevent snatch theft

write between 120 to 150 words. 

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Tips On How To write

1.     Read and understand the question carefully.

2.     Find the key words :-

o    For example     : snatch theft, incident, witnessed, walking back to     school, school magazine.

3.     In your essay you need to :-

o    Describe how the snatch theft happened

o    Voice out your feelings about the incident

o    Propose ways to prevent snatch theft

4.     Use the 5P (5 paragraph) technique to arrange and to write your     

        ideas/points.

5.     Introduction Paragraph – ( 30 – 50 words )

o    Last week – I – walking – to school

o    8.00am – football practice

o    saw – neighbour – Miss Siti – opposite road – waiting for bus

o    she – holding a big brown – handbag

Body - First Paragraph – ( Describe what you saw happen)

o    saw – a motorbike – two men

o    snatch Miss Siti’s handbag – fell down – screamed for help

o    shocked – gave chase – got away

Body - Second Paragraph – ( Describe what happened after )

o    checked on Miss Siti – hand and leg – bruises 

o    father came – took her home – made a police report

o    I – felt – angry and sad

Body - Third Paragraph   – ( Suggest ways to prevent... )

o    People – more careful / alert  - alone

o    More street lights - bright roads / safe

o    Police patrol – in / around – housing areas