Report (Directed Writing) To: The Principal, SMK Panglima Bukit Gantang, Kerian, Perak

Your school library is in a bad state and many of the students have been Poor Conditions and Services of the School Library
complaining about it. As the Secretary of your schools Reading Club, you have
been asked to write a report to the Principal to inform him about the problem and I am writing this report to draw your attention to the poor conditions and
to suggest solutions. services of our school library.

Include the following points in your report: Firstly, the collection of library books needs to be expanded and improved
upon. Many of the books are so old that they are out of-date and in poor condition,
with torn or missing pages.
old books books in poor conditions
insufficient chairs and tables Secondly, the seating arrangements are inadequate. Only 12 chairs have
media equipment is not functioning been provided in our library for a school of more than 200 students. Furthermore,
many of the chairs and tables are rickety and the tabletops are all so deeply
inefficient and lazy librarian scratched that it is difficult to write on them. It would also be much more
conducive to readers if some easy chairs were provided, so pupils will able to relax
You should elaborate on the points given and add any further points of your own. while reading.
When writing your report you should remember:
Thirdly, the media equipment in the library is not functioning. As far as I
know, it has been out-of-order since January last year and has not been repaired
that you are writing to your Principal. since then.
to address him properly
to sign off correctly Finally the school librarians arc rude and unhelpful. To quote just one
example, when asked for help in finding a book, one librarian responded, Find
it yourself. Do you think I am your mother? Surely, librarians should be more
Comment: willing to assist the students.

You have to write a report, addressed to the Principal. Make sure you include all One of the objectives of our club is to encourage reading among the
the points provided, elaborating on them through details, examples, explanations or students of the school. As we realise that many of the students will have little
access to good reading material apart from the school library we hope that the
related points. You can touch briefly on the improvements that you would like to conditions in our library can be improved.
see, but as it was not specified in the question, you should not stress on them. Note
that the word limit was not mentioned so you are free to add in more material so as
to gain the maximum marks that have been allocated for your points. The language ..
(Noor Aishah bt Mohamad Rasol)
used must be formal. Be sure not to use slang, contractions or conversational forms.
Secretary

School Reading Club

Sample Answer:
Be A Wise Shopper By following these steps, I hope you will be wise shoppers and spend your
money wisely. Thank you for being such attentive listeners.
You are the Secretary of the Consumers Association in your town. You
are invited to give a talk to students of a secondary school on Be a wise
shopper.

Good morning, students of Sekolah Menengah Menteri. It is a great

pleasure to be invited to your school to give a talk on Be a wise shopper.

First of all, you must not be influenced by advertisements in the mass media
such as the television, radio, newspapers and magazines. Advertisements
only show a positive side of a product without revealing the shortcomings.
This is very misleading and consumers are often tricked into buying
products. For example, to promote the SKIPPI brand of shampoo, an
attractive girl with long, shiny hair is shown on television. One is led to
believe that by using the SKIPPI brand, one will have similar beautiful hair.

Also, a wise shopper should compile a list of necessary items before going
shopping. This will help you buy only what is required. Without a list, you
will tend to buy unnecessary items and thus spend a lot of money.

Furthermore, it is a good habit to compare prices in shops. In this way, you

will know where to get what you want to buy at the cheapest price. This
practice is particularly useful for big families who buy in large quantities or
for those on a tight budget.

Another good habit is to check the quality and expiry dates of goods.
Ensure that tins are not dented or damaged and the expiry dates should be
well ahead of time to allow you to use the products for some time.

Finally, be careful when you buy during sales. Dont be fooled! Know your
prices first before you buy anything at a sale. Only then will you know if
the sale is genuine or not. Also, many goods during sales are old or rejects.
Make sure you check the goods carefully first.
A Camping Experience What Would You Do If You Had A Lot Of Money

I couldnt sleep the night before. I was just too excited. This was my first When I was small, I often dreamt about being rich as my parents were quite poor.
time on a camping trip. I had packed my backpack 3 days ago. There was a We had difficulty making ends meet each month. So, if I had a lot of money, I
list of things that were required from everyone such as sleeping bags, would certainly fulfill my dreams. First and foremost, I would buy a house for my
torchlight, matches, Mars Energy Bars and not forgetting mosquito parents, preferably a bungalow, in a quiet town. I would equip the house with the
repellants. latest technology so that it would be a smart home. My mother would have a state-
of-the-art kitchen as she loves cooking. I would also get a maid to help her with the
Around 8am the following day, we arrived in our school bus at the foothills household chores. I will ensure that my family is comfortably settled in this house.
of Gunung Ledang which is famous for its many myths and also beautiful
camping spots. There were 20 of us. We were all in our school scouts team The second thing I would do is to go on a world tour with my parents. I have never
accompanied by two teachers and our guide, an Orang Asli man called been overseas but I long to see the places I have only read or dreamt about. First, I
Adun. First we went to register ourselves at the rangers office before would like to visit Europe, especially Italy, the city of romance. I would visit all
starting our hike. the museums and buildings I have heard so much about. My next stop would be
Hong Kong or China. There is something mystical about China and her people.
It was a wonderful, cool morning. Adun pointed out to us various types of This would be my dream come true.
edible wild plants and told us to 'respect the jungle' by not littering or
thinking bad thoughts. 2 hours later we reached a waterfall. It was a perfect Apart from that, I could finally go on a shopping spree, which is my favourite
spot to set up our tents. By the time we finished setting up the tents, it was pastime. Thus far, I could only go window shopping and if I had a lot of money, I
lunch time. Adun showed us how to gather firewood and lit up a fire. He would go into these stores and buy whatever I fancy. Just imagine that for once in
made a makeshift stand over the fire and hung a pot of icy water from the my life, I do not need to look at the prices of the items that I like. I could just shop
waterfall to boil. While waiting to cook rice, our teachers said we could all till I literally drop. The salesgirls would be hovering near me with their latest
go for a quick swim in the waterfall. We had so much fun together! After a
outfits and my wish would be their command. Ah, I would not be ignored anymore
simple of rice and sardines, we rested for a while. In the evening, our
as I walk into their stores!
teachers took us exploring around the area and gather more firewood before
nightfall.
Besides shopping, I would also remember the poor and the less fortunate. First, I
At night, after dinner, we lit a big fire and sat around it. Our teachers talked would certainly build a better home for the orphans in my town. In fact, I would
also sponsor their education till they could stand on their own. They would receive
about jungle survival tips and later we played games. Then Adun told us a
an allowance monthly and I would definitely take them shopping.
few mystical stories about Gunung Ledang. Some were scary and a few of
us kept looking behind our backs at the dark jungle. By 10pm our teachers
Finally, I would take the opportunity to further my studies. When I was younger,
asked us to go to sleep. Some of us couldnt sleep so ended up chatting my parents could not afford to send me overseas. So, I would love to pursue a
quietly in our tents till wee hours of the morning. We went home the next course in interior decorating in London and once I graduate, I would like to set up
morning, tired but happy my own business with the rest of the money. They say that a fool and his money
are soon parted. Thus, I would be very careful with how I spend my money. I
would invest my money with my parents advice and keep some for rainy days.
My Most Embarrassing Situation people laugh at you, you should laugh along. You must not take yourself seriously.
Learn to look at yourself through other peoples eyes and you will realise that
Everyone has been embarrassed at one time or another. It is that moment in time
most of the time when they laugh at you, they just want to have some fun. They
when you wish the earth would open up and swallow you. The anxiety and
mean no harm. If you can make people laugh, its like bringing sunshine into their
discomfort felt during that time which may only last a few seconds feels like time
lives and as someone said, those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot
has stood still.
keep it from themselves.

I remember so well when I had my most embarrassing moment. I was in

Form 4 and it was during the school recess. The minute the bell rang for recess, I
rushed to the toilet because I had been controlling my urges since class started. I
didnt want to miss class because the lesson taught that morning was to include
tips for the forthcoming examination.

Without realising, I had rushed to the girls toilet. The prolonged control
and an upset stomach made worse by two glasses of cold milk in the morning
made me grunt and groan in what I thought in what I thought was the privacy of
the cubicle. I thought I heard giggling outside and wondered why the giggles
sounded unusually near. A few minutes later I came out the cubicle and
discovered my horror that I had entered the girls toilet. To make matters worse,
the few girls standing outside didnt even turn away when I came out. Instead
they looked down at me, then only they turned quickly away. Horror of horrors, I
had forgotten to zip up! No beetroot could have matched the colour of my face at
this point in time!

They news of my predicament spread like wild fire throughout school. I

was truly the talk of the town. I felt like I could either walk around feeling
perpetually self-conscious and embarrassed or I could turn the situation round,
perhaps even to my advantage. I remembered my mothers words that if you
cant beat them, join them. So I decided to make fun of myself, to laugh at myself
too. It works. Everyone got bored after a while and nobody teased me after that.

It was indeed an eye-opening experience for me. I have learnt that when
My Most Unforgettable Character Although my grandfather was not highly educated, he knew the importance of
education, so he insisted on sending his children for higher education. Many
According to the doctors, my grandfather had only one or two years of life left in people thought him mad when he insisted that his daughters too should be
him but he fought back against one of the world's worst diseases. Eventually, after educated. At that time, it was unusual for Punjabi girls to get a university degree,
seven years, he did succumb to cancer. but my grandfather ignored all the usual trends. He made sure that my mother and
I was only ten when he passed away but even now, I admire my grandfather for his her sisters had the privilege of tertiary education.
courage and his will to survive. I knew his determination to succeed started when My grandfather wanted his eldest son to be the first doctor from Kuala Krian and
he himself was ten years old. It was then that his father who had emigrated to sure enough, my uncle was. Needless to say, his siblings, including his sister, my
Malaysia many years before died, leaving behind his wife and many small children. mother, have all succeeded in life too.
As the eldest child of the family, my grandfather assumed the role of head of the
household. He worked very hard in an estate many miles from home to support the
family. Since he could not afford any form of transport, my grandfather was forced
to walk all the way there each day. By the time he reached home, his feet were full
of blisters but he never complained.

Instead he reared cows at home to supplement the meagre income he got from
tapping rubber. He knew success came from hard work and he was a conscientious
worker, eager to make the best of the situation.

My grandfather married at an early age and had six children. He used to cycle ten
miles to the estate where he toiled diligently. As the years passed by, he saved up
enough money and made many intelligent investments. He soon became the owner
of several estates.

Once he found me crying. I had done badly in a test and thought myself a failure
but he advised me to persevere and told me a story that changed my life.

During the Japanese Occupation, the Japanese had confiscated his only means of
transport, his trusty bicycle. My grandfather was e without his bicycle, he would
not be able to go to his s easily. However, he still continued the long journey on
foot.

This story still sticks in my mind. Every time I want to give up, I think of the odds
against him as he was growing up, and then I decide to persevere instead and make
sure that I finally succeed.