A Group of Scouts Went on a Trip to Temenggor Lake

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A group of scouts went on a trip to Temenggor Lake. After the trip, a report was made by the secretary to the principal.

In your report, include the following:

y Details of the participants and the mode of transporty Details of the trip-accommodation, food, itineraryy Activities on watery Activities on landDo remember to:

y Use the article writing formaty Use all the points giveny Elaborate each of the points giveny Write in paragraphs

Trip to Temenggor Lake

by the 6th

Company Scouts of SMK Kota Intan

The 6th

Company Scouts had a successful excursion to a man-made lake, the Temenggor Lake, on 18th March,

2011. A total of 40 scouts with two accompanying teachers took part in the trip. The objective of the trip was to

strengthen friendship among the scouts. The trip was also aimed at developing teamwork and cooperation and to fostercloser ties among the scouts. The objectives of the trip were achieved.

The scouts travelled by bus from the school premises at 7a.m. on 18th March and reached the Belum Eco-

Resort at Temenggor Lake, Perak at 5p.m. Then we had dinner at the cafeteria after we checked into 21 twin-sharing

rooms at the resort. The resort provides three meals a day to all guests. It costs RM150 per room inclusive food. We had

rice with seafood, vegetables, soup and dessert for dinner.

After dinner, we went back to our rooms. The rooms were located in separate chalets which were built on

stilts. Each room had two single beds, an attached bathroom, a television and a kettle. It was very cosy and comfortable.

As we were all tired, we could not wait to take our baths and go to bed. We were delightfully surprised when we woke

up the next morning because we could enjoy the beautiful view of the sunrise and the lake from our rooms

On Day 2, we checked out from the hotel and took a cruise on a houseboat to Pos Chiong. The scouts had

packed sufficient food and other supplies to last them for a day. The Company Leader, Kenny Lim delegated the chores

to each of the five patrols. The Patrol Leaders were given responsibilities to ensure that the tasks assigned were carried

out. Each of the patrol took turns to prepare meals for everyone. The patrols were also given the tasks to clean up after

meals and organise games. The Company Leader also gave the scouts an assignment to write a report on the trip in their

log books. The task also required us to note the species of plants and flowers that we saw in our path. We saw many

Orang Asli houses and boats on our way to Pos Chiong. We even saw some Orang Asli fishing and hunting. On that night

after dinner, we had a round of campfire songs and games before we called it a day.

On Day 3, we reached Pos Chiong, an Orang Asli settlement by the lake. As there were newspaper reports

about the sightings of hornbills at this site, the scouts went bird-watching to look out for the spectacular hornbills. The

scouts visited the Orang Asli settlement and trekked the jungle to study the rainforest. OnD

ay 4, the troop returned toBelum Eco-Resort. Several water activities such as kayaking, swimming and fishing were organised by the Company

Leader for the scouts.

On Day 5, the troop boarded the bus at 7a.m. and departed for home. It was both an eye-opening and

educational trip. After the trip, the 6th Company Scouts are more close-knit and each member becomes a better team

player.

Prepared by: 28 March 2011

Assad Safwan

(ASSAD SAFWAN EFFENDI)

Secretary,

6th Company Scouts

SMK Kota Intan


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Your school is holding a Say No! campaign to discourage students from smoking. You have been asked to give a speech

on the hazards of smoking. Write out your speech.

In your speech, include the following:

y Statistics related to smokingy Hazards of smokingy Effects on people around and the environmenty The high price of cigarettes

Do remember to:

y Address and thank the audiencey Use all the points giveny Elaborate on the pointsy Write in paragraphs

Good morning to the Principal, Senior Assistants, teachers and peers. Today, I am going to share with you the

findings of my research about the hazards of smoking.

Firstly, smoking is dangerous for your health. Statistics show that the number of smokers in our country keeps

increasing and the age in which smokers begin to smoke gets younger and younger every day. Statistics prove that

smokers are 200 times more likely to contract lung cancer and asthma compared to non-smokers. This is a serious piece

of information. Many smokers realise the possible consequence of lung cancer, which is death; yet they do not seem to

be deterred. Smokers also have bad breath and stained teeth from nicotine, a poisonous substance in tobacco that

people become addicted to.

Secondly, smoking will endanger the people around the smokers as research has proven that second-hand

smokers are even more prone to contract lung cancer, skin diseases and the likes, merely from breathing in the smoke

of smokers. Family members who spend the most time with smokers are at greater risk. Besides being irritating, the

health risks are too great to ignore. Smokers should bear in mind that even though they could not care less about their

own health, they should be mindful of their loved ones.

Smoking also pollutes the air. The situation is even worse when a smoker lights up in an enclosed room or

space such as in the train or bus. The smoke which hangs heavily in the air can cause respiratory problems. Having your

clothes and hair stink of cigarette smoke is also quite unbearable to some. The smoke from smokers also pollutes the air

outside as it dirties the air just like vehicle emission and factory pollutants do. All these contribute to the greenhouse

effect.

Spending huge amounts of money a year does not seem to be a problem to smokers. After every National

Budget, smokers lament and complain about the hike on cigarette prices. Yet, the amount of smokers does not seem to

have diminished. Smoking two packs a day will cost a smoker at least RM280 a month. That is a lot of money. It is

literally like burning good money as cigarettes do not bring any benefits. Students who do not have access to this sort of

cash may resort to a life of crime like pick-pocketing, stealing and ultimately killing to support this very expensive and

wasteful habit. For some, smoking may be the stepping stone to a life of drug abuse.

In short, smoking is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Only then will we be able to lead a healthier

and more fulfilling life. Thank you.


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Write an account of your most unforgettable experience. It may be an interesting, frightening, unhappy or

jubilant experience

AN UNHAPPY EXPERIENCE

My father was admitted to the University Hospital late one night with severe stomach pains. The

doctors gave him drugs to deaden the pain and after two weeks decided he needed an operation.

My sisters and I were at his side when he emerged from the operating theatre, pale and

unconscious. I can never forget his sunken eyes and protruding cheek-bones. He was in a critical condition but the

surgeons had saved his life that day.

As I stood near my father a nurse approached me and said, The doctor would like to see you and

your sisters in his office downstairs.

As my sisters and I entered the doctors room, a feeling of dread entered our hearts. The doctor

smiled comfortingly and told us gently that father had cancer and that the disease was too advanced. He continued, I

can safely say that he will live for another month. The three of us were stunned by the news and could not control our

tears.

A week later we took father home because we wanted him to spend his last days at home among

his loved ones. We hid the truth from father but I think he guessed that he did not have long tolive.

One Friday night, I returned from work and found father lying in bed with all the members of my

family gathered round him. I knew that the end had come. I approached my fathers bed, knelt down by the side and

called him. His mouth move but no sound came. As was the custom among our people we each fed my father a

teaspoon of milk for the last time. About an hour later my father drew his last breath.

The next day as the coffin was let down into the earth I realised for the first time that my father

had left us forever and the tears I had not shed before rolled down my cheeks.

Describe an educational excursion which you, as a member of the Historical Society, have made to a

place of historical interest.

A VISIT TO MALACCA

It was a fine day when forty members of the Historical Society set out on an excursion

to Malacca in a charted bus. We left in the morning, reaching Malacca at about 10 am.

What first caught our eyes was a hill covered with tombstones. Mr. Wong, the master-

in-charge, told us that the hill was Bukit China, given by Sultan Mansur Shah to the attendants of his

bride, the Princess Hang Li Po of China. The Chinese settled in Malacca and later became known as

the Chinese Babas.

We were next taken to St. Pauls Hill. There we wandered through the ruins of the

Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation which is one of the most ancient monuments in our country.

We looked with interest at the tomb where St. Francis Xavier had lain for a few months before his

body was taken to Goa.

Finally we came to the A-Farmosa built in 1511 by Alfonso d Albuquerque. This fortress

once had walls eight feet thick and now all that remains is the Santiago Gate. Near the gateway

there was a tablet explaining the history of Malacca and we spent some time reading it. A little

further we came across an ancient well which was also a relic of the Portuguese. We took some

photographs at the cannons facing the Straits of Malacca.


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We walked down to the town to have our lunch at one of the restaurants there. After

lunch, we were given two hours on our hours on our own to explore the town if we pleased. We

visited the shops and bought some souvenirs.

After we had reassembled, Mr. Wong explained to us that we were going to see some

reminders ofDutch rule in Malacca. There were not many things set up by the Dutch rule because by

the time they took over Malacca, it was beginning to lose its trade to Batavia and so the Dutch

tended to neglect Malaccas development.

First of all we were taken to see the Stadhuys which was once the town hall. It is theoldest Dutch building in the East and today it houses the government offices and the museum. We

spent a pleasant half hour in the museum which contains several antiques and various kinds of

weapons.

Our last stop was at Christ Church, the oldest Protestant church in the country. It was

built by the Dutch in 1741.

It was nearly five oclock when we finished our visit and had to leave for home. As we

left Malacca I wondered what this town was like in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries when it was

a busy fort. Today, what remains is a charming and peaceful town whose quiet dignity attracts many

tourists.

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