SPEAKING N WRITING TOPICS N POINTS

Situation 1: The best way to maintain unity among students     

Mohamad Hanafi n Mohd Adha   S2K1T6 B

1. Join clubs and societies

             -    culture clubs, blocks society

• make new friends
• build teamwork – relationship becomes stronger
• work with different races – understand the culture

2. Join college programs

• Merdeka Celebration – everyone participate – prepare for the day
• Visit Old Folks Home – cooperate to clean the home
• Visit orphanage – helps the orphans by giving free tuition
• Share feelings of other unfortunate people – become closer

3. Involve in outdoor activities

• play games or sports – practice together – learn to communicate and compete – respect others’ feelings
• jungle trekking- learn new things- tolerate others’ strengths and weaknesses
• learn to trust other people – respect them

2. involve in group study
• improve knowledge- share and learn from friends
• follow good students’ study techniques
• mentor-mentee program among students
• share experience – become closer

Situation 2: The best way to promote Malaysia

Norfarina and Nur Syahidatul Nisa – S2K1T6 B and Rosmadiana S1K3T1 B

1. Hold campaigns and advertisements

• tourists learn about Malaysia through Internet promotions
• organize Visit Malaysia Year campaigns
• host international competitions such as football, car race, culture shows
• Malaysia embassies in other countries advertise the best catch of Malaysia

2. offer cheap goods and delicious food

• local handicrafts made from rattan, wood- unique designs – attract tourists
• Hypermarkets - hold  big sales throughout the year
• Promote traditional food – ketupat, rendang etc.
• Serve variety of food to tourists – each state offers different delicacies
• Food – different races and ethnic groups in Malaysia

3. maintain beautiful beaches and tourist sites

                    - keep the places clean and organized – beaches – well kept – seas not polluted

 -  offer services in the island- diving, snorkeling and island hopping – langkawi

              - historical sites in KL, Melaka and langkawi – well-preserved

              - provide interesting and complete information about the places.

D. Offer cheap air tickets and hotels

• offer travel packages during festivals – discounts
• good services from airline crew – tourists feel welcomed
• hotels – provide enough information about our country
• have comfortable accommodations

Situation 3 : The best qualities of a good leader        

Siti Syakirah and Nurul ‘Iffah   S2K1T6 B

1. kind and understanding

• support the people – understand their problems
• try to solve the problem
• offer advice
• give the chance for others to correct their mistakes

2. cool and helpful

• does not lose temper easily
• think carefully before making the decision
• assist the people – give money or donations
• motivate the people to work hard

3. Firm and responsible

• stick to his decision – think carefully first- thinks or pros and cons
• does not change mind too often- people respect level headed leader
• ready to hold responsibility – take things positively
• work together with the people – not only order and leave

4. patient and sympathetic

• thinks carefully before he acts – never make haste decision
• not emotional when handling problems
• understand others feeling and offer sympathy – flood victims
• always be ready to offer service

Situation 4 : The best way to maintain good results  

Syaidatul Amera Mariza n Nor Wahidah   S2K1T6 B

1. Always do group study

• 4 to 5 in a group- choose good friends
• help each other understanding the topics
• exchange information – share knowledge
• select reliable friend to be the leader

2. Do revision after every lesson

• revise immediately after class is over- still remember- refer to notes
• make mind mapping to understand better
• revise all topics learnt
• attempt more questions than those given by lecturers

3. Consult lecturers and friends

• don’t’ understand certain topic- ask them-
• give more example- simple technique of learning
• lecturers explain in details – get personal attention
• good students – become role model

4. always do homework

• complete homework as soon as possible – fresh mind
• try many exercises – understand better
• do past year questions

Situation 5: The best way to maintain good health           

Shaaruddin, Fazril and Fakhrul    S2K1T6 B

1. exercise daily

• spend about 30 minutes 3 times a week.
• Maintain body fitness
• Do outdoor and indoor activities – jogging, play games
• Exercise with family and friends

2. go for medical check up

• see doctor twice a year – reliable doctor
• follow advice and medication
• observe food suggested by doctors
• take extra supplements

3. take a well-balanced diet

• minimum – drink 8 glasses of plain water daily
• follow food pyramid
• take nutritious food – protein carbohydrate, vitamins
• avoid junk food

4. have enough rest and sleep

• 6 hours of sleep
• rest during the day – restore energy
• sleep early at night  - follow proper sleeping habit             

Situation 6: Which is the best way to increase college fund?

                   Fakhrul K3S1T1 B

                   Nur Azimah  K3S1T1 A

1. organize a walkathon

• students collect money – offer services or help to the community
• those who collect the most get reward – encourage them
• parents also contribute
• visit offices and departments for donations

2. hold monthly food and book fair

• rent stalls and booths to sellers – rm200 for a day
• invite outside community to come
• sell food and books at cheaper price to attract customers
• college get 10% from total profit

3. rent stadium for events

• offer community to use the stadium – charge them
• events – sports, games , gatherings
• sell tickets to audience

4. hold annual concert

• invite famous artists – come for social contributions
• performance by students
• audience pay for the tickets
• sell food and stuff

Situation 7:  Who do you turn to for advice when you have a problem?

                    Siti Azuwa n Ahmad Munzir  S2T2A

                  NurulAshikin S1K3T1A

                  Nur Amira S1K3T1 B

A  Father

• more rational and mature
• best adviser especially when dealing with finance
• more patient – listen attentively
• give advice based on experience

     B.Mother

-when dealing with emotions, mother is the best adviser

-caring and understanding

-supportive

-girls – go to mother because she can understand girls stuffs.

C.Siblings

·         -more comfortable to discuss matters- same age range

·         advise based on their mistakes done

·         will not become angry but more understanding

·         face the same problem so they know how to handle

D.Friends

·         more understanding because – same age

·         friends are more open-minded

·         keep our secrets

·         more comfortable telling them than to family members

Situation 8: Which is the best way to improve the standard of English among Malaysians?

                    Lee Mei Ling    S1K3T1B  and Mohd Arif Izzudin   S1K3T1A

1. All subjects are taught in English

·         students must learn – indirectly  - understand the subjects

·         able to improve the language

·         qualified teachers teach the subjects in English – easier to understand

·         learn and master both – English and other subjects

2. Government servants converse in English

·         use English in daily conversation/ work

·         use simple first – later – confident – fluent

·         customers also will learn –  everyone will get used to the English

·         foreigners – appreciate – eg Immigration officers

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3. majority TV Programs are in English

·         people like entertainment – watch programs – learn and understand the language

·         learn new vocabulary expressions used in contact

·         listen to correct  pronunciation

·         learn grammar through English subtitles

4. English is a must passed subject

·         fail exam if students fail English

·         become more serious in studying English

·         students practice using English

·         must pass – enter university and join work force

Situation 9:  In what aspect does Internet benefit the most?

                    Nur Ain K3S1T1B and Nurul Atiqah K3S1T1A

1. social networking

• find many new friends – all over the world -Facebook, Twitter, Blog

• exchange info and knowledge

• conduct online business – easy promotion and payment

2. Information search

• explore  a lot of info by clicking the keyboard – Yahoo, Google

• wide range of info to look for

• useful for students – collect info for their subjects

3. Data keeping

• keep data safely – reuse for many purposes

• hard disks, diskette, pen drive

• easy to retrace – by anyone – no need to retype

4. government public service

• easy to pay utilities bills – e-banking, CIMB Click

• save energy, time and money

• search for job vacancies

10.You want to donate RM100,000. Who would be the most suitable recipient?

Khairul Husna  K3S1T1B  , Seet Hao Sheng  K3S1T1A and Nurul Syifa S2K3T2 A

A.hospital patients

• some patients are poor – suffer chronic illness- no money to pay hospital bills and medicine
• to buy wheelchair, walkers, diapers.
• to undergo an operation – need money
• help family members taking care of the patient

2. orphans

·         buy food and clothes

·         support for education

·         pay utility bills

·         pay for programs

3. old, poor people

·         buy food, clothes and other necessities

·         pay for children’s education

·         support the old, jobless people

·         renovate house

4. single mothers

·         no husbands to support the family

·         some are jobless – take care of young children – need the money

·         start small business

·         fund for children’s education

Situation 11:  What  personality that you see in your best friend? 

                         Mohd Shayful Azmie and Mohd Hafizi   S2K2T2A

A:  Honest

-          can be trusted – will not spill our secret

-          share problem – friend will give sincere opinion

-          will accept us – never give conditions to become friends

B. caring

       - help when we are in trouble

       - share happiness and sadness

-          make us laugh when we have problem

-          advise us

C.Helpful

-          give moral and physical support

-          advise to uplift our spirit

-          always willing to lend a hand – in whatever situation

D.Trustworthy

-   our secrets are safe with them

-   ask them to solve our problem

-   help without asking for rewards

Situation 13:  What is the best present you want to give to your best friend?

                               Atiqurahman and Hilal   S2K2T2A

1. T-Shirt

-          friend wears the T-shirt – remember me

-          friend likes to collect T-shirts of different designs

-          it can be worn many times – remind him/her of me.

2. CD

-          enjoy the music – his /her favourite pastime

-          watch the movie – keep it safe

-          play games

3. Card

-          save money- card is cheap – it is the thought that counts

-          can be kept for ever

-          express feeling more- poems and interesting expressions

4. money

-          she can use to buy what she likes

-          she can save for future use

-          can be kept as memento

                        

Situation 14: Where do you want to offer your service after you have graduated?

                        Siti Salbiah Aziz, Siti Salbiah Mahamad, S2K2T2A

1. an island

-          tourist attractions – more job opportunities – hotels/resorts/restaurants/banks

-          more peaceful – no pressure – work in relaxed manner

-          more satisfaction working far from busy town

2. remote area

-          help people to improve their life

-          understand the way of life of villagers

-          offer service to the needy – appreciate us

3. town

-          has many facilities – supermarkets, offices – easy

-          man public transportations

-          many job opportunities

4. Village

-          away from busy life – concentrate on work more

-          people in villages are friendly – good neighbours – secured

-          peaceful – less crime cases – protected

Situation 15: What is the most important criterion in choosing a university?

                        Fatin Al’yani and Yang ( S1K3T1 A and B)

        A:  good reputation

-          many excellent  students graduate – university get good name

-          well-known among countries – more foreign students enter

-          get more fund for research and development

      B. good infrastructure and facilities

            - condusive environment – air-cond lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories,

           - sufficient  study materials – well-manned library

           - facilities for sports and recreation

       C.good teaching staff

-          well-known professors – recognized internationally

-          experience lecturers – provide knowledge

-          encourage creativity – attract students’ participations

-          D.good courses offered

-          students choose according to interest and qualifications

-          different universities offer different courses

-          marketable courses – easy to find job later

Situation 16: what study technique gives the best impact on a student’s success?

                    Goh Jun Kai  S1K3T1 B and  Fatin Amanina   S1K3T1 A

1. individual study

-          one can focus on the subject- quiet – pay full attention

-          free to choose what to study

-          do not waste time talking

2. group study

-          everyone contribute ideas/ info – shared by others

-          discuss the problems – solve together

-          cover many topics in limited time – some might forget certain topics

-          friends can motivate to study if one is lazy

3. consistent study

-          always study topic after lesson – will not forget

-          revise all topics regularly

-          study early in the morning – remember better

D last minute study

-          finalize all topics before exam- memorize better

-          focus only on important chapters/topics

-          do more exercise within fixed time

Situation 17:  How can sports help to create unity?

                      Nurzulhelmi   S1K3T1 B  and  Siti Noratikah S1K3T1 A

1. sportsmen practice together

-          teamwork – understand teammates

-          share techniques/experience – unite them

-          competitions – to win – cooperative and support friends

-          learn to tolerate friends’ weaknesses

2. Sportsmen enter many competitions

-          enter local and international competitions – get to know others

-          win – share happiness , lose – share sorrow – give encouragement

-          spectators also unite to support the team

3. Build more sports schools

-          talented athletes gather in one school – practice together

-          young age - learn teamwork – build up characteristics

-          collaborative teamwork – socialize in a positive manner

4. learn different ethnic sports

-          learn to appreciate others culture –respect more

-          appreciate others’  interest – something different – create more interest .

-          together – support the team – have fun

Situation 18:  What is the best way to fight crime?

                       Yu Deying  S1K3T1 B and Nur Syaza Nadhirah    S1K3T1 A

1. Employ more policemen

-          more regular patrol done – towns and villages - public feels safe

-          police operations – especially during festivals - round up criminals

-          policemen give talks during campaigns – done regularly in schools/institutions/offices

2. Public takes safety precautions

-          neighbourhood – join hands – night patrol

-          parents – ensure children’s safety

-          report crimes immediately – keep the police station phone numbers

3. Government imposes high fine to offenders

-          fine the criminals – will be wary before committing another crime

-          legal actions taken to serious offenders – stricter Law

-          community work for a long time

4. Public attend self-defend class

-          public learn how to protect themselves – more aware of potential crimes

-          avoid making themselves accessible targets for assailants

-          be prepared for any possibilities – know how to react