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ENGLISH LANGUAGEPAPER 2SECTION B

SUMMARY WRITING

SET 1

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

It is very important for students to obey the school rules, so thata conducive environment will be created for them to study well.

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One of these rules is on what to do during recess in the canteen.Students must queue up in an orderly manner when they are buyingfood. Queuing up will enable them to buy food and drinks faster andthis will assist the canteen caterer to sell their food without any hassle.

No one is allowed to jump the queue as this will create confusionand disorderliness. Students must be taught to obey rules, to bepatient and respect each others right.

After the students have eaten, they must not leave the dirtydishes on the tables. They must put them in the big containersprovided.

Students are taught not to throw rubbish anywhere they please,especially on the canteen floor. They should throw them into the

dustbins.

Students should not bring their food into their classrooms butthey should eat them in the canteen.

By following these simple rules, the canteen will be a cleaner andbetter place to dine.

Write a summary on the rules that students should follow in thecanteen.

Your summary must : not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given

below

be in continuous writing ( not note form )

be written in one paragraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its originalmeaning.Begin your summary as follows :

There are rules that students should follow in the canteenSET 2


The first role of the newspaper is to provide its readers with news. Itprovides us with reports on accidents, crimes, fires and other events.

It is also a medium for manufacturers to advertise their products. The

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major portion of a newspapers income comes from advertisements.

A newspaper is also the governments organ to inform the people aboutwhat the government is doing for them.

The newspaper also has a role to play in fighting social woes. Forexample, a newspaper may try to expose corruptions as parts of its socialresponsibility.

A newspaper has to entertain its readers. You can find comic strips, jokes,games, etc in the newspaper.

A newspaper also helps its readers to increase their language proficiency.It has to make sure that it uses only the best form of the language in which ithas chosen to publish because its influence on its readers is so great.

Write a summary on the importance of the newspaper.Your summary must :

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words givenbelow.

be in continuous writing (not note form)


Use your own words as far as possible without changing the originalmeaning.Begin your summary as follows:

The newspaper plays an important role in our lives by

SET 3


Long ago, songket was the cloth used by royalty. It was wovenby skilled palace artisans. The glory of the songket was at its highestthen. Songket is a kind of textile, handwoven on silk or cotton andpatterned with gold or silver. This makes the dark-coloured clothelegant. Understandably, the price ofsongket does not come cheap. Asimple shawl for a woman can start from over RM100. A baju kurung ,however, may be priced between RM5000 and RM15000 depending on

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whether it is silk or cotton and the woven thread count. As can beexpected, the songket is often treated with high regard and thesedays, is often the standard attire for Malay weddings. The art ofsongket making is intricate. For some, their songket are familyheirlooms which are preserved and displayed. However, for the

songket to become more popular, more creative ways must be foundto incorporate songketinto our modern lifestyle.

Write a summary about songket.Your summary must :

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words givenbelow

be in continuous writing ( not note form )


Use your own words as far as possible without changing its originalmeaning.Begin your summary as follows :

Songket was the cloth used by the royalty long ago

SET 4


In a road safety campaign, participants were given first hand

information on the Dos and Donts of Road Safety.

Participants were informed that they should always queue up whenboarding a bus. They were informed that rushing would only delaythem.

Participants were told that when crossing a busy road, always usethe zebra-crossing. These are much safer as motorists often slow downat these points because they have to stop for pedestrians. If there is nozebra-crossing, then they need to look left and right before they cross.

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The police officers cautioned everyone against boarding movingbuses as one might slip and fall. Participants were told never to play onthe road as this could lead to being knocked down by a speedingvehicle.

Participants should not cycle abreast instead they should only cyclein a single-file. It is important to remember and follow the dos anddonts of road safety.

Write a summary on the dos and donts of road safety.

Your summary must:

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below.


be written in one paragraph.


To ensure road safety, participants were informed that they should

SET 5


All of you know the importance of English. There are many ways to improve youEnglish Language. The first thing you have to do is to read more. Read newspapersbooks and magazines.

You can also attend English classes. You will be taught grammar, sentenceconstruction and common errors.

You have to learn how to speak it. When you start working, you may have to

speak to your customers in English.

Another way to improve your English is to watch English movies. From themovies, you can learn how the language is spoken.

An effective way of learning English is to act in English plays. Join the schoodrama society . When you act in the play, you have to memorise your lines and givelife to them.

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You can also take part in elocution contests. Writing the speech , memorizing iand then delivering it will improve your English.

Write a summary on how to improve your English Language.

Your summary must :

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words givenbelow.




In order to improve your English Language , you have to

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SET 1There are rules that students should follow in the canteen.

Firstly, students must queue up when buying food. No one is allowed tojump the queue. After the students have eaten, they must put the dirty

dishes in the containers provided. Furthermore, they are not allowed tothrow rubbish anywhere. Lastly, students should not bring their foodinto their classrooms.

( 60 words )SET 2

The newspaper plays an important role in our lives by providingits readers with news. It is a medium for manufacturers to advertisetheir products and also the governments organ to inform the peopleabout what the government is doing for them. A newspaper has toentertain its readers. A newspaper also helps its readers to increasetheir language proficiency

( 60 words )SET 3

Songket was the cloth used by the royalty long ago. It is a kind oftextile, handwoven on silk or cotton and patterned with gold or silver.The price ofsongket is expensive. It is often the standard attire forMalay weddings. The art ofsongket making is intricate. To makesongket more popular, more creative ways must be found.

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( 60 words )SET 4

To ensure road safety, participants were informed that theyshouldalways queue up when boarding a bus. When crossing a busy road, use

the zebra-crossing. If there is no zebra-crossing, then they need to lookleft and right before they cross. In addition, do not board moving busesor play on the road. Lastly, participants should not cycle abreast.

( 59 words )SET 5

In order to improve your English Language , you have to readmore. You can also attend English classes. Furthermore, you have tolearn how to speak it. Another way to improve your English is to watchEnglish movies. An effective way of learning English is to act in Englishplays. Lastly, you can also take part in elocution contests.

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