Test Specifications
Candidates are assessed on their ability to make individual presentations and to take part in group discussions on a wide range of contemporary issues.
Assessment will cover the following:
(i) accuracy
• using grammatically correct language
• using correct pronunciation, stress and intonation
(ii) fluency
• speaking with confidence and fluency
(iii) appropriacy
• using language appropriate for the intended purpose and audience
• using varied vocabulary and expressions
• using varied sentence structures
• observing conventions appropriate to a specific situation
(iv) coherence and cohesion
• developing and organising ideas
• using appropriate markers and linking devices
• using anaphora appropriately together with other cohesive devices
(v) use of language functions
• defining, describing, explaining
• comparing and contrasting
• classifying
• giving reasons
• giving opinions
• expressing relationships
• making suggestions and recommendations
• expressing agreement and disagreement
• seeking clarification
• asking for and giving information
• persuading
• drawing conclusions
• stating and justifying points of view
• presenting an argument
(vi) managing a discussion
• initiating
• turn-taking
• interrupting
• prompting
• negotiating
• closing
(vii) task fulfilment
• presenting relevant ideas
• providing adequate content
• showing a mature treatment of topic
Saturday, May 15, 2010
QUESTION 2: Mid Year 2010
By Audrey Wiles
The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as the e-mail, Facebook and Short message System (SMS). What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
Generally, in answering academic essays, you need to really focus on a higher level of thinking which befits a Band 6, university style response. If you were to just answer that this electronic communication trend is good and that you can chat with your friends and keep in touch, then you really haven't explored the question in a mature and critical way.
How do you train your mind to be more critical and mature in approaching the question? Well, you need to focus not just on the effects of the concept to yourself and the people around you, but focus on how it will affect society not just in your country but globally.
Anyway, have a read of the sample answer below. Take note that I'm sticking to my writing template, but better students can use a more creative style to show their flair in writing effective compositions.
Everywhere we turn today, the world is crowded with people busy typing SMSes on their Nokias or iPhones or someone is staring unblinkingly at a Facebook or Yahoo page on the computer screen. Whether you like it or not, the age of Information Technology is upon us, and we can either learn new skills and adapt to this new technology, or be forever lost and stuck in the older generation. In my opinion, I am fully convinced that this growing trend is the way of the future, and it brings countless benefits to mankind. In this essay, I will discuss three positive effects of electronic communication, namely its efficiency, enhances communication and creates a borderless world community.
First and foremost, more and more people are relying on e-mail, Facebook, Short Message System (SMS) and other types of electronic communication tools because of its high efficiency. This is because in today's age of globalisation, we need information at the tip of our fingers. Moreover, with the use of these tools, we can increase the speed of getting the necessary and relevant information within seconds and this will increase our productivity. For example, gone are the days of using 'snail mail' or regular letters using stamps and envelopes and many more examples of 'old' technology because it is simply too slow and inefficient. Therefore, these e-communication tools increases the access to important information which is why the new generation is fully accepting this growing trend.
Secondly, this form of technology enhances communication among people today. This means that when we use SMS, e-mails and websites like Facebook, we are able to communicate clearly and directly to our target audience. Furthermore, people today find that the message is more important than the form it comes in as an e-mail in short but clear sentences is just as good or even better than a long and formal letter. For instance, an SMS can give clear instructions in just a few words and this communicates what needs to be done quickly and directly. Thus, when the intended message can be spread clearly using short and clear information like in SMSes and emails, communication can be enhanced and there will be less problems of miscommunication.
Last but not least, e-communication creates a borderless community in the world we live in today. This is due to the fact that the boundaries that separate each country becomes less relevant when information is transferred without limitations. In addition, the world would be a better place because there is a sense of 1-World commitment, respect and tolerance for the global community through efficient and clear e-communication. Take for example, we are able to connect with people on an international basis using Facebook, Friendster, Tagged, Hotmail, Yahoo and others. Hence, these tools will enhance global unity and create a more peaceful world.
In a nutshell, this growing trend has many positive effects not just to individuals but the global society in terms of efficiency, enhancing communicative skills and shaping a borderless community. In my opinion, I still firmly believe that this latest trend is the best way forward and if we do not catch up, we will be left behind by the tide of development. Our government can encourage the proper usage of electronic communications by increasing communication amenities and broadband accessibility especially in rural areas so that they can enjoy the same facilities as city-folks therefore balancing the development of our country towards achieving Vision 2020.
The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as the e-mail, Facebook and Short message System (SMS). What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
Generally, in answering academic essays, you need to really focus on a higher level of thinking which befits a Band 6, university style response. If you were to just answer that this electronic communication trend is good and that you can chat with your friends and keep in touch, then you really haven't explored the question in a mature and critical way.
How do you train your mind to be more critical and mature in approaching the question? Well, you need to focus not just on the effects of the concept to yourself and the people around you, but focus on how it will affect society not just in your country but globally.
Anyway, have a read of the sample answer below. Take note that I'm sticking to my writing template, but better students can use a more creative style to show their flair in writing effective compositions.
Everywhere we turn today, the world is crowded with people busy typing SMSes on their Nokias or iPhones or someone is staring unblinkingly at a Facebook or Yahoo page on the computer screen. Whether you like it or not, the age of Information Technology is upon us, and we can either learn new skills and adapt to this new technology, or be forever lost and stuck in the older generation. In my opinion, I am fully convinced that this growing trend is the way of the future, and it brings countless benefits to mankind. In this essay, I will discuss three positive effects of electronic communication, namely its efficiency, enhances communication and creates a borderless world community.
First and foremost, more and more people are relying on e-mail, Facebook, Short Message System (SMS) and other types of electronic communication tools because of its high efficiency. This is because in today's age of globalisation, we need information at the tip of our fingers. Moreover, with the use of these tools, we can increase the speed of getting the necessary and relevant information within seconds and this will increase our productivity. For example, gone are the days of using 'snail mail' or regular letters using stamps and envelopes and many more examples of 'old' technology because it is simply too slow and inefficient. Therefore, these e-communication tools increases the access to important information which is why the new generation is fully accepting this growing trend.
Secondly, this form of technology enhances communication among people today. This means that when we use SMS, e-mails and websites like Facebook, we are able to communicate clearly and directly to our target audience. Furthermore, people today find that the message is more important than the form it comes in as an e-mail in short but clear sentences is just as good or even better than a long and formal letter. For instance, an SMS can give clear instructions in just a few words and this communicates what needs to be done quickly and directly. Thus, when the intended message can be spread clearly using short and clear information like in SMSes and emails, communication can be enhanced and there will be less problems of miscommunication.
Last but not least, e-communication creates a borderless community in the world we live in today. This is due to the fact that the boundaries that separate each country becomes less relevant when information is transferred without limitations. In addition, the world would be a better place because there is a sense of 1-World commitment, respect and tolerance for the global community through efficient and clear e-communication. Take for example, we are able to connect with people on an international basis using Facebook, Friendster, Tagged, Hotmail, Yahoo and others. Hence, these tools will enhance global unity and create a more peaceful world.
In a nutshell, this growing trend has many positive effects not just to individuals but the global society in terms of efficiency, enhancing communicative skills and shaping a borderless community. In my opinion, I still firmly believe that this latest trend is the best way forward and if we do not catch up, we will be left behind by the tide of development. Our government can encourage the proper usage of electronic communications by increasing communication amenities and broadband accessibility especially in rural areas so that they can enjoy the same facilities as city-folks therefore balancing the development of our country towards achieving Vision 2020.
Question 1 - Mid Year 2010
By Audrey Wiles
So what does it take to write a good report for Question 1 of the writing paper? Well there is a secret formula which I've developed based on the marking scheme course I attended organised by MPM two years ago when the new examination format was unveiled.
The problem with this formula is that I can teach it to you, and chances of you understanding the theory is very high, but the actual application of the theory and the formula boils down to your own language proficiency and MOST IMPORTANTLY your critical thinking skills.
Therefore, while I advocate that you must use this formula to answer well in the exam, I realise that actually applying the theory and synthesising information from the stimuli is extremely difficult for students who are used to being spoonfed.
So what is the solution to this? Sorry, there's no shortcut but to read more, think more, write more and quadruple your motivation and effort.
Q1 Formula:
TITLE
1) OV + CI
2-3) KFs
4) P(i) + P(ii)
Now I'm sure you're wondering what all this means.
Firstly, extract the TITLE from the question and underline it.
For the first paragraph, it consists of minimum 2 sentences: the OverView (OV) and Controlling Idea (CI).
OV- What does the stimuli present? Answer: a bar graph, diagram, pie chart, pictograph, newspaper headline or article, some notes etc.
CI- What is the general trend of all the stimuli combined? Answer: Increasing, Decreasing, Consistent or Fluctuating (NOTE: These are the FOUR main trends)
For the second and/or third paragraphs, you need to identify the Key Features (KFs) which are the MOST OUTSTANDING ideas from the stimuli.
(NOTE: report will be marked DOWN if students just LIST ALL FEATURES and information from the stimuli without choosing the MOST IMPORTANT AND OUTSTANDING details, students must be SELECTIVE of which details to include)
*There is no set number of KFs that need to be identified unlike PMR summary (5 points), SPM summary (10 points). Therefore, this report writing is more difficult to perfect as it depends heavily on the students' understanding and proficiency.
**Also ensure that students do not make any external ASSUMPTIONS! Do not give your own ideas and opinions no matter how plausible they may be. This is NOT LIKE PENGAJIAN AM where ANDAIAN is part of the marking scheme.
***You may write in just 1 paragraph but 2 or 3 paragraphs are also accepted, generally it depends on what kind of stimuli are given. Begin each paragraph with phrases like:
i) According to the...
ii) Based on the...
iii) With reference to...
For the closing, it consists of minimum two sentences, Prediction (Pi) and Proposal (Pii).
P(i)- What future trend can you predict? Answer: If x happens, then y will continue to increase, decrease, stabilise or fluctuate.
P(ii)- What recommendation can you propose? Answer: The government/company/United Nations can...
*P(ii) is not compulsory but it will differentiate the higher bands from the lower ones.
NOTE: While the word limit suggested is 150 to 200 words, you can write more without being penalised. However, writing more means there may be more grammatical errors which will cause you to be marked down. Besides, it will leave less time for you to complete the 350 word academic essay needed. So act wisely. ;-)
Now that I have dealt with the theory and the formula, let us now look at the model answer for the mid year MUET writing paper, question 1.
(NOTE: This blog doesn't allow me to underline the title and write using paragraphs. Please amend it mentally on your own, thanks)
Frequency of Visits to the Three Music Websites by Teenagers
The stimuli present a bar graph on visits to the three music websites by teenagers in the month of August and a table on promotional activities of the three sites within the same period. In general, visits to the music websites especially Music Connect increased in direct proportion to the frequency and type of promotional activities provided by the websites.
According to the bar graph, Music Connect was the most popularly visited website by teenagers as it recorded a total of about 133 000 visitors for the month of August. This was followed closely by Music Network which had 125 000 visitors while the least visited of the three websits was Era Music with only 50 000 visitors. The number of visitors fluctuated from week to week and website to website depending on how attractive were the promotional activities carried out by each website each week.
Based on the table, Music Network was the only website that had a promotional activity called 'Name that tune' in the first week therefore it scored the highest hits with 40 000 visitors compared to Music Connect (15 000) and Era Music (10 000). In week 2, Music Connect organised free music CDs for its visitors which gave them 35 000 hits. This promotion was more attractive than 'Name the singer' by Music Network and 'Name the movie' by Era Music therefore the type of promotionial activity carried out is a major factor to draw more visitors to the websites. Week 3 showed the least hits for all three websites as there were no promotional activities carried out at that time. Finally, in week 4, visits to Music Connect skyrocketed to 55 000 hits because they organised free concert tickets for its visitors. Music Network came in second after carrying out a 'Whose line is it' promotion compared to Era Music which attracted only 10 000 as they did not plan any promotional activity for their website.
In conclusion, if websites carry out exciting and attractive promotional activities such as those conducted by Music Connect, then the number of teenage visitors will continue to increase. The websites should increase promotional activities that can capture the attention of more teenagers by providing free gifts or meet the celebrity tickets because it will directly affect their website's popularity especially among the younger generation.
Sample Essay: Fuel Price
By Audrey Wiles
Question:
The rising fuel price has pushed up the price of other consumer products. How will this affect the society? Give your opinion. You should write at least 350 words.
When tackling this question, one should think in terms of : 1. short term effect, 2. mid term and finally 3. long term. This question gauges a student's level of critical thinking and prediction.
I would like to stress that it is unnecessary to pepper the entire essay with bombastic words. Better to keep it short and simple.
Note: affect (verb), effect (noun)
Here's a sample answer.
Money is always an issue in today's era of materialism. Most people need it for basic survival while the lucky few indulge in luxuries without worrying about money. In my opinion, I strongly agree that the rising fuel price has pushed up the price of other consumer products and this will definitely affect the society. In this essay, I would like to touch on the effects this price increase has on society today, namely increasing vice activities, widening the gap between the rich and the poor and affecting the population trend in the long term.
First and foremost, society will immediately be affected by the rise in fuel prices because consumer products will be more costly and this leads to an increase of vice activities. This is because basic necessities such as rice, flour, sugar and so on will be in great demand and some warehouses will store or hoard the items to further increase the price of the product. Moreover, in the newspapers today, reports of smuggling of these items prove that this vice activity is on the rise. For example, the recent sugar price hike caused a furor among the Malaysian society as it costs more fuel to travel to and from the supermarket and when arriving, most places had run out of stock even though the government had allocated 2kg of sugar to one person. Therefore, the fuel price increase had definitely caused more hardships to society today.
Secondly, it is undeniable that the rise in fuel prices leads to the widening of the gap between the rich and the poor. This is due to the fact that people are greatly affected by the price of basic necessities such as food and fuel in particular. Furthermore, the rich people will still be able to afford such things but the poor will face greater challenges as the popular saying goes: "The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer." For instance, when money is used to purchase consumer products that are necessary for survival, then less money will be spent on health and dental check-up, educational purposes and others. Thus, it is clear that the fuel price hike will further stress on the differences between the rich and the poor which is such a tragedy.
Last but not least, in the long term the population trend or demographics of the society will be greatly affected. This means that new families will consciously decide not to have too many children in order to increase their quality of life. In addition, society is now more aware of birth control and family planning so this will greatly reduce the population as most families will have 1 to 5 children instead of more. Take for example, new families with less children will surely spend less on basic necessities like food, clothes, transport and many more. Hence, the demographics of the whole country will be affected and this in turn will reduce our workforce which will affect our country's productivity and prosperity.
In short, there are many short term to long term effects of a fuel price increase which includes more crimes like hoarding and smuggling will occur and this leads to the widening of the gap between the rich and the poor as well as a change in the society's demographics. I still strongly believe that the rising fuel price has pushed up the price of other consumer products and this will surely cause a negative impact to society. The government must find a way to stabilise the fuel price at a reasonable rate so that it does not affect the productivity of this country towards achieving the aspirations of the nation for Vision 2020.
ESSAY FOR MUET ( WRITING EXERCISES)
QUESTION 2 – CONTINUOUS WRITING
1. Mobile phones are one of the most positively viewed inventions in the technological era. Considering that fact a serious question arises - Are there disadvantages of using a mobile phone? Give your opinion.
QUESTION: Write one introduction paragraph for the question above. Not less than 60 words.
2. Global warming, now, is an important issue concerning by many countries. Global warming is affecting us in many aspects - in rising in sea level and rising temperature, as the consequences, it is also affecting the economy over the world.
QUESTION: Write one paragraph on how global warming is affecting the economy of the world. Not less than 50 words.
Tourism brings more advantages than disadvantages. Discuss.
QUESTION: Write one conclusion paragraph for the question above. Not less than 50 words.
Should smoking be banned in public places? Discuss
People should not be given the privilege to smoke in public places. I have the right to walk down the street or sit in a restaurant and not be a victim of second hand smoke. The 2006 report of the U.S. Surgeon General noted that the only way to protect non-smokers from the dangerous chemicals in second-hand smoke is to eliminate smoking indoors. Thus, smoking in common areas has become a sensitive and large issue when dealing with personal rights, but of course it also affects everybody’s quality of life.
QUESTION: Introduction paragraph has been given. Write at least 3 paragraphs to elaborate your content points.
QUESTION 1
Of late there have been reports of studens who have been disrespectful to their teachers in the Klang valley. As a writer for a magazine on social problems , write a short article on this issue. Integrate all the information given below.
Types of disrespectful behaviour | Physical violence on teachers | Threats on teacher’s safety | Scratching of teachers’ car | Prank calls |
No of cases in 2007 | 30 | 45 | 10 | 50 |
REASONS FOR MISBEHAVIOUR |
· Lack of attention · Lack of parental supervision · Peer pressure |
QUESTION: Write one introduction paragraph with overview and overall trend.
QUESTION 3
You are a junior reporter writing for a business magazine. You have been asked to write a short article on the 2007 World Airline Awards. Your article should intergrate all the information given below. You should write 150 – 200 words.
World Airline Awards 2007
AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2007 | ||
Rank | Airline | Rank 2006 |
1 | 7 | |
2 | Thai Airways | 4 |
3 | 3 | |
4 | 6 | |
5 | Qantas | 2 |
6 | 9 | |
7 | Air | 18 |
8 | 10 | |
9 | Emirates | 5 |
10 | British Airways | 1 |
(Source: http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards_2007/AirlineYear-2007.htm)
World Airline Awards 2007
Best Cabin Staff | |
Best Inflight Entertainment | Emirates |
Best First Class | |
Best Business Class | |
Best Economy Class | Korean Air |
The data was gathered using a range of input sources: - Online Customer Surveys - Business Research Group Interviews - Customer Telephone Interviews - Selected Passenger Interviews |
QUESTION: Analyze the information given in the stimulus
Transition signals: Sample
She knew that she should not have told a lie. Although Saliha knew that, she did lie to Zack. All she was doing was for the sake of her friend, Yana and for their friendship. Zack is a good-looking man, with a nice hair groom, dark shining eyes, and a lovely smile. He is looking for a suitable girl to be his special friend, instead to be more than a special one. The one who can share happiness and sadness together, spend a warm moment, caring, and sincere loving him. However, nobody knows about this.
Saliha fall in love with Zack for a long time, since the first time she saw him in the campus cafeteria. Herself does not understand why she must felt like that. Everytime she saw him, her heart beat will increase without no reason. However, she just kept her feelings towards him as secret for a long time. This is because she thought she is not suitable for Zack.
But she does not know Zack has already fall in love with her. Same with her, Zack had the feeling since they met accidentally at the campus cafeteria. For him, Saliha is an innocent looking girl, yet she is quite active in co-curriculum and one of the best students in her course. In addition, Saliha is also a decent young girl. Moreover, they are classmates.
But what make Saliha kept her feelings is because of her roommate and also her classmate, Yana . Yana is a friend to Saliha since they were in the first year. It means, they have been friends for three years. In three years, they have been through many sweet things together, share happiness and sadness, share laughs and tears, moreover they just like sisters and they needs each other more than anything. Yana also has feelings for Zack. Saliha think Yana is more suitable for Zack better than her because of the charming face and modern appearance. Furthermore, she does not want to sacrifice their friendship because of a man. Therefore, she kept her feelings as a secret.
One day, Zack asked her to have a lunch with him. It is hard to say no to a man she really admired and this is like a golden opportunity for her to have a moment with him. They walked together. Zack choose a quite hidden table at the corner of the cafeteria. Then, he pleased Saliha to sit and he went to buy foods for both of them. They started eating. Silent. No conversation happened between them. Both of them tried to start the conversation but have no guts. Suddenly, Zack opened his mouth within looked into Saliha eyes. Saliha felt the staring went into her heart. Zack asked her to be his soul mate, he claimed he wanted this moment to happen for a long time ago but only have the guts to express it now.
Saliha was so shocked. She does not know what to say. She cannot hold her tears. She never expected this would happen. At this moment, Saliha can only think about Yana who always talked about how cool Zack is, how beautiful Zack’s hair is and a lot of other compliments. Without looking to Zack, Saliha told him that she has no feelings for him. Her heart is for another man. In addition, they are not suit to be together. She apologies because she had to let him down and really appreciate for invited her for lunch. She stands and went away without looking back.
She had to do so for the name of friendship. She really loved this friendship and would not let anything destroy it although she felt hurt very much. She smiles, but in her smiles full of sadness. She never told Yana about the incident happened between her and Zack. But Yana smelled fishy about Saliha nowadays. She looked really uncomfortable when Zack stared at her and more often isolated herself in her room. Yana has no idea on what going on but she knew something big had happened in Saliha life. She wanted to ask Saliha but from her face she knew Saliha would not share anything with her because if she has a problem, she would share it with her with no doubt. She wanted to wait until Saliha’s heart opened to tell her. But until now, Saliha still kept it as a secret and at the end, Yana asked Zack himself and was very shocked to know that Saliha had let Zack down.
At home, Yana waited for Saliha in Saliha’s room. As she waits, she looked around and found a book. She opened it. First, she found a picture of them together. Saliha wrote many sweet memories she had with Yana . Next, as she opened another page, she saw a picture of Zack. On that page, Saliha wrote everything about Zack, as her dream man. Yana was very shocked reading it but things got worse when she read more.
Yana discovered that she is the reason why Saliha said no to Zack, her dream man. Saliha was just protecting their friendship and Yana felt sorry for her.
When Saliha got back, she saw Yana cried in her room while reading her diary. They had a heart-to-heart talk. Yana said that it is alright for Saliha to be together with Zack because Saliha is the girl Zack chose and there is nothing Yana could do about it. Yana explained what happened to Zack. Yana knew she must play her roles in this situation. She must correct the mistake that Saliha had done. Saliha and Zack must be together. She made up one plan. She must ensure them seeing each other and discuss their problem using their heart.
She had lied to Saliha and Zack that she wanted to meet her at the lake in this evening. Furthermore, she does not want things become worse by the time. She wanted them to be together. Finally, they arrived. They were really shocked to see each other. Numb. Zack realized all this must be made up by Yana . He wanted to use this opportunity to correct the things and proposed Saliha to be his wife. He had to take the risk. He want to make Saliha knew he is really love and sincere towards her. And again, Saliha cannot bare her tears and start to cries in front of the man that she really loved. However, this is not a sadness tears but a happiness tears. She run towards Zack and hugged him tightly.
Now, Saliha lives happily besides a man that she really loved with their children. Her sadness has turns into a glory happiness which really needed in every human life. She really thankful to her best friend, Yana whom has helps her a lot to get this sincere and pure love. Yana has found a perfect guy for her and they just married last month. She prayed for Yana ’s happiness and has a perfect life with her beloved husband.
~ LOVE IS NOTHING WITHOUT HAVING A GOOD FRIEND BESIDE ~
Saliha fall in love with Zack for a long time, since the first time she saw him in the campus cafeteria. Herself does not understand why she must felt like that. Everytime she saw him, her heart beat will increase without no reason. However, she just kept her feelings towards him as secret for a long time. This is because she thought she is not suitable for Zack.
But she does not know Zack has already fall in love with her. Same with her, Zack had the feeling since they met accidentally at the campus cafeteria. For him, Saliha is an innocent looking girl, yet she is quite active in co-curriculum and one of the best students in her course. In addition, Saliha is also a decent young girl. Moreover, they are classmates.
But what make Saliha kept her feelings is because of her roommate and also her classmate, Yana . Yana is a friend to Saliha since they were in the first year. It means, they have been friends for three years. In three years, they have been through many sweet things together, share happiness and sadness, share laughs and tears, moreover they just like sisters and they needs each other more than anything. Yana also has feelings for Zack. Saliha think Yana is more suitable for Zack better than her because of the charming face and modern appearance. Furthermore, she does not want to sacrifice their friendship because of a man. Therefore, she kept her feelings as a secret.
One day, Zack asked her to have a lunch with him. It is hard to say no to a man she really admired and this is like a golden opportunity for her to have a moment with him. They walked together. Zack choose a quite hidden table at the corner of the cafeteria. Then, he pleased Saliha to sit and he went to buy foods for both of them. They started eating. Silent. No conversation happened between them. Both of them tried to start the conversation but have no guts. Suddenly, Zack opened his mouth within looked into Saliha eyes. Saliha felt the staring went into her heart. Zack asked her to be his soul mate, he claimed he wanted this moment to happen for a long time ago but only have the guts to express it now.
Saliha was so shocked. She does not know what to say. She cannot hold her tears. She never expected this would happen. At this moment, Saliha can only think about Yana who always talked about how cool Zack is, how beautiful Zack’s hair is and a lot of other compliments. Without looking to Zack, Saliha told him that she has no feelings for him. Her heart is for another man. In addition, they are not suit to be together. She apologies because she had to let him down and really appreciate for invited her for lunch. She stands and went away without looking back.
She had to do so for the name of friendship. She really loved this friendship and would not let anything destroy it although she felt hurt very much. She smiles, but in her smiles full of sadness. She never told Yana about the incident happened between her and Zack. But Yana smelled fishy about Saliha nowadays. She looked really uncomfortable when Zack stared at her and more often isolated herself in her room. Yana has no idea on what going on but she knew something big had happened in Saliha life. She wanted to ask Saliha but from her face she knew Saliha would not share anything with her because if she has a problem, she would share it with her with no doubt. She wanted to wait until Saliha’s heart opened to tell her. But until now, Saliha still kept it as a secret and at the end, Yana asked Zack himself and was very shocked to know that Saliha had let Zack down.
At home, Yana waited for Saliha in Saliha’s room. As she waits, she looked around and found a book. She opened it. First, she found a picture of them together. Saliha wrote many sweet memories she had with Yana . Next, as she opened another page, she saw a picture of Zack. On that page, Saliha wrote everything about Zack, as her dream man. Yana was very shocked reading it but things got worse when she read more.
Yana discovered that she is the reason why Saliha said no to Zack, her dream man. Saliha was just protecting their friendship and Yana felt sorry for her.
When Saliha got back, she saw Yana cried in her room while reading her diary. They had a heart-to-heart talk. Yana said that it is alright for Saliha to be together with Zack because Saliha is the girl Zack chose and there is nothing Yana could do about it. Yana explained what happened to Zack. Yana knew she must play her roles in this situation. She must correct the mistake that Saliha had done. Saliha and Zack must be together. She made up one plan. She must ensure them seeing each other and discuss their problem using their heart.
She had lied to Saliha and Zack that she wanted to meet her at the lake in this evening. Furthermore, she does not want things become worse by the time. She wanted them to be together. Finally, they arrived. They were really shocked to see each other. Numb. Zack realized all this must be made up by Yana . He wanted to use this opportunity to correct the things and proposed Saliha to be his wife. He had to take the risk. He want to make Saliha knew he is really love and sincere towards her. And again, Saliha cannot bare her tears and start to cries in front of the man that she really loved. However, this is not a sadness tears but a happiness tears. She run towards Zack and hugged him tightly.
Now, Saliha lives happily besides a man that she really loved with their children. Her sadness has turns into a glory happiness which really needed in every human life. She really thankful to her best friend, Yana whom has helps her a lot to get this sincere and pure love. Yana has found a perfect guy for her and they just married last month. She prayed for Yana ’s happiness and has a perfect life with her beloved husband.
~ LOVE IS NOTHING WITHOUT HAVING A GOOD FRIEND BESIDE ~
Transition signals: Sample
As I was flipping through the pages, I thought I saw a face I recognized. The picture wasn’t really clear. It was a bit blur with little smudges at the corner and damages due to time. However, I look at the picture carefully and tried to recall back my memory about the person. He wore a red cap but I could still see his hair dropping over his shoulders. He had big round eyes and no spectacles. In the picture, he was standing in the middle of a field, his baseball bat by his side and smiling to his ears. He seems very happy. Then I remembered something, which I wish I could forget-about a promise that had to broken.
The atmosphere was hot. Everyone was excited and cheering loudly-clapping and cheering for the home team. I was part of them, supporting for someone from the top bench. Number seven. Next, it was his turn and it was the winning point. Everybody put their hope on him to take the team to glory. Without needed to be told, the crowd went perfectly silent but I know everybody was eager and nervous inside. From the top bench, I could see him clearly, looking very calm and confident but only God knows what was playing inside. Seconds went by and he started to swing his lucky bat. Although this could be history but I don’t dare to look. I closed my eyes but continued whispering prayers so that he could make it. Then suddenly I heard the crowd panicking. I opened my eyes and saw him lying on the ground while holding his shoulders. What happened? But all I saw was him being carried out of the field on the stretcher.
I haven’t seen him for a week. How is he? Is he still overwhelmed by his loss? Nobody actually blame him, nevertheless he could still make it up during the next season. After a couple of days, I saw him at the cafeteria, sitting alone at the far end of the hall, deeply in his thoughts. By the look of him, I know he still blames himself for the team’s loss. He has been sad for over a weekend. I couldn’t bare to see him like that but do I have the strength? The strength to approach him and make him smiles again? However one day, during lunch time, he was sitting on the bench at the lake by himself. I couldn’t help myself but to near him. I didn’t know from where I got the strength but I just went to him. At first, he didn’t notice me. Although I have sat next to him, he still didn’t care. “You want some?”, I started the conversation by offering him an apple. He refused it. “I won’t charge anything, you know…” I tried to be friendly but actually hiding my true feeling. But, he remained silent. His response made my face turn red like the apple in my hands. Then, I joined him to silence. Then I said, “You know what, everybody likes your performance. You’re doing well actually. By the way the current game was nothing. That was your first mistake and maybe the last during your career in baseball, I guess. Don’t feel sad and guilty to meet people. I…” I hadn’t finished my sentence yet. “Enough, thanks for consoling me.” For the first time he said something to me. He looked at his watch and started to leave the bench. “You are welcome, but how about this apple? I’ll be more than glad if you’re willing to take it.” Then, he took it and gave me a smile, and left me alone on the bench.
From that day onwards, we grew closer and closer to each other. I don’t know what’s the apple got that changed him to become my best friend. Every week, I brought him an apple for him to taste. “ How was it? Taste great doesn’t it?” “ Hmm, sweet and gorgeous! Just like you!” he said spontaneously. I guess he was just joking around with me. Gorgeous? Me? Nahh…I wish that it was true but I can’t. I just can’t. Furthermore, he’s my best friend.
We were like best friend forever. In addition, we spent most of our time together- studying, eating lunch and go to baseball games. However, what made me most happy is that his spirit has recovered. Therefore, he is the usual him but a better him. We had a lot of fun together but until that day I received a letter that changed my life forever. Actually, I longed waited for that letter but now it is in my hand. Do I feel happy? It was my dream to further my studies at Princeton University. But am I willing to leave him?
Days went as usual but I was in dilemma whether to tell him or not. The final match is just round the corner, so I just don’t want him to loose concentration. However, I am determined to tell him after the game. So I just acted as nothing had happened, and I promised him to come to the game to support him. But unfortunately, on the morning of the game, my dad called and told to come home. There’s something urgent he said. But how about the game? I had to choose whether to go to the game or go back home. However, I know my priorities. Family comes first, so I made the difficult decision-went back home. Because of the immediate upcoming plan, I didn’t have the chance to inform him about my absence to his game. I promised I will make it up with him. However, God have other plan and so does my dad. He didn’t allow me to go back to school and told me to stay at home and settle some matters regarding my registration to university. I was really frustrated by my dad’s decision but what can I do, he’s all that I have in the whole world. “ I’m sorry” I hope the wind will send my apologies to him. A few days after registration day, my friend from school called me. She said that, he came looking for me after the game. He said he wanted to thank me for giving undying support to him. He won the game. And for me, I was very thrilled for him and I wish I was there. But can we ever return back time? Of course not.
Four months later during my mid semester break, I went back to school looking for him. However, I only got to know that he had moved away. He had an offer to play with Chicago’s baseball team which is the team that everybody dreamed of playing with. In addition, he went there because of me, bringing along his broken heart. And from that day, I have never seen or heard from him again.
I felt somebody touch my hand and suddenly all my memories disappeared. It was my eldest daughter telling me that my youngest son, only seven months had woke up from his sleep and asking for me. I am very happy with my life now surrounded by a loveable family. But his name will always remain in my heart and our memories will always be treasured.
The atmosphere was hot. Everyone was excited and cheering loudly-clapping and cheering for the home team. I was part of them, supporting for someone from the top bench. Number seven. Next, it was his turn and it was the winning point. Everybody put their hope on him to take the team to glory. Without needed to be told, the crowd went perfectly silent but I know everybody was eager and nervous inside. From the top bench, I could see him clearly, looking very calm and confident but only God knows what was playing inside. Seconds went by and he started to swing his lucky bat. Although this could be history but I don’t dare to look. I closed my eyes but continued whispering prayers so that he could make it. Then suddenly I heard the crowd panicking. I opened my eyes and saw him lying on the ground while holding his shoulders. What happened? But all I saw was him being carried out of the field on the stretcher.
I haven’t seen him for a week. How is he? Is he still overwhelmed by his loss? Nobody actually blame him, nevertheless he could still make it up during the next season. After a couple of days, I saw him at the cafeteria, sitting alone at the far end of the hall, deeply in his thoughts. By the look of him, I know he still blames himself for the team’s loss. He has been sad for over a weekend. I couldn’t bare to see him like that but do I have the strength? The strength to approach him and make him smiles again? However one day, during lunch time, he was sitting on the bench at the lake by himself. I couldn’t help myself but to near him. I didn’t know from where I got the strength but I just went to him. At first, he didn’t notice me. Although I have sat next to him, he still didn’t care. “You want some?”, I started the conversation by offering him an apple. He refused it. “I won’t charge anything, you know…” I tried to be friendly but actually hiding my true feeling. But, he remained silent. His response made my face turn red like the apple in my hands. Then, I joined him to silence. Then I said, “You know what, everybody likes your performance. You’re doing well actually. By the way the current game was nothing. That was your first mistake and maybe the last during your career in baseball, I guess. Don’t feel sad and guilty to meet people. I…” I hadn’t finished my sentence yet. “Enough, thanks for consoling me.” For the first time he said something to me. He looked at his watch and started to leave the bench. “You are welcome, but how about this apple? I’ll be more than glad if you’re willing to take it.” Then, he took it and gave me a smile, and left me alone on the bench.
From that day onwards, we grew closer and closer to each other. I don’t know what’s the apple got that changed him to become my best friend. Every week, I brought him an apple for him to taste. “ How was it? Taste great doesn’t it?” “ Hmm, sweet and gorgeous! Just like you!” he said spontaneously. I guess he was just joking around with me. Gorgeous? Me? Nahh…I wish that it was true but I can’t. I just can’t. Furthermore, he’s my best friend.
We were like best friend forever. In addition, we spent most of our time together- studying, eating lunch and go to baseball games. However, what made me most happy is that his spirit has recovered. Therefore, he is the usual him but a better him. We had a lot of fun together but until that day I received a letter that changed my life forever. Actually, I longed waited for that letter but now it is in my hand. Do I feel happy? It was my dream to further my studies at Princeton University. But am I willing to leave him?
Days went as usual but I was in dilemma whether to tell him or not. The final match is just round the corner, so I just don’t want him to loose concentration. However, I am determined to tell him after the game. So I just acted as nothing had happened, and I promised him to come to the game to support him. But unfortunately, on the morning of the game, my dad called and told to come home. There’s something urgent he said. But how about the game? I had to choose whether to go to the game or go back home. However, I know my priorities. Family comes first, so I made the difficult decision-went back home. Because of the immediate upcoming plan, I didn’t have the chance to inform him about my absence to his game. I promised I will make it up with him. However, God have other plan and so does my dad. He didn’t allow me to go back to school and told me to stay at home and settle some matters regarding my registration to university. I was really frustrated by my dad’s decision but what can I do, he’s all that I have in the whole world. “ I’m sorry” I hope the wind will send my apologies to him. A few days after registration day, my friend from school called me. She said that, he came looking for me after the game. He said he wanted to thank me for giving undying support to him. He won the game. And for me, I was very thrilled for him and I wish I was there. But can we ever return back time? Of course not.
Four months later during my mid semester break, I went back to school looking for him. However, I only got to know that he had moved away. He had an offer to play with Chicago’s baseball team which is the team that everybody dreamed of playing with. In addition, he went there because of me, bringing along his broken heart. And from that day, I have never seen or heard from him again.
I felt somebody touch my hand and suddenly all my memories disappeared. It was my eldest daughter telling me that my youngest son, only seven months had woke up from his sleep and asking for me. I am very happy with my life now surrounded by a loveable family. But his name will always remain in my heart and our memories will always be treasured.
Muet Essays: How to get the highest score
90 is the highest score you can get for your MUET essay. You will have 90 minutes to complete your MUET essay. We should warn you that even those students who get the highest scores for the test and who are qualified as “Very good users” have problems with completing MUET essays.
Definitely, we do not mean to scare you and make nervous about the MUET essay you will have to write. We simply want to explain that you need to work hard and constantly improve your writing skills. Perfect writing is something that even some native English speakers cannot boast about.
Below, we have listed several strategies that will help you prepare a good MUET essay. Before that, let us remind you that the MUET writing test consists of two parts.
Part 1 – a piece of writing, not less than 150 words, where you have to present your interpretation of certain information.
Part 2 – an essay on a given topic, not less than 300 words.
Now, check winning strategies for writing perfect MUET essays.
Strategy 1: improve your grammar
A good MUET essay is a grammatically correct essay. If you do not feel confident enough about your grammar skills, take time to study and repeat necessary rules.
Strategy 2: improve your vocabulary
Poor vocabulary is one of the signs that your knowledge of a foreign language is not perfect. You certainly do not want to show this in your MUET essay. Using thesaurus is a good way out for those who can only operate with general words.
Strategy 3: read in English
Read English newspapers and magazines to “feel” the language, writing styles, to enrich your vocabulary.
Definitely, we do not mean to scare you and make nervous about the MUET essay you will have to write. We simply want to explain that you need to work hard and constantly improve your writing skills. Perfect writing is something that even some native English speakers cannot boast about.
Below, we have listed several strategies that will help you prepare a good MUET essay. Before that, let us remind you that the MUET writing test consists of two parts.
Part 1 – a piece of writing, not less than 150 words, where you have to present your interpretation of certain information.
Part 2 – an essay on a given topic, not less than 300 words.
Now, check winning strategies for writing perfect MUET essays.
Strategy 1: improve your grammar
A good MUET essay is a grammatically correct essay. If you do not feel confident enough about your grammar skills, take time to study and repeat necessary rules.
Strategy 2: improve your vocabulary
Poor vocabulary is one of the signs that your knowledge of a foreign language is not perfect. You certainly do not want to show this in your MUET essay. Using thesaurus is a good way out for those who can only operate with general words.
Strategy 3: read in English
Read English newspapers and magazines to “feel” the language, writing styles, to enrich your vocabulary.
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