My Essay

ENGLISH 1119 TRIAL SPM PAPERS FROM OTHER STATES 2012
STATE
KELANTAN

POEM
Are You Still
Playing Your Flute?

NOVEL
A character that inspires you

DIRECTED WRITING
An article for the school magazine on how to lead a healthy lifestyle SBP

He Had Such Quiet
Eyes

A character who portrays a moral value in the story.

A Report to the
Principal on “the causes and effects of haze” KEDAH

Are You Still
Playing Your Flute?

“Caring towards others is an important value” How is this portrayed in the novel?

An article for the school magazine about some study tips to improve students’ academic performance

PERAK

Nature

A character that shows determination A Report to the
Principal on “the causes and suggestions to overcome the rise in disciplinary cases””

NEGERI
SEMBILAN

Nature

A character you feel sorry for. Give reasons

A Letter of complaint to the manager of a restaurant MELAKA

He Had Such Quiet
Eyes

An important lesson learnt from the novel. Give evidences An article for the school magazine about the last 5 years spent in secondary school

CONTINUOUS WRITING
1) Describe something that you enjoy doing most
2) How teenagers should spend their time
3) What will you do with your money if you are rich?
4) Write a story beginning with: “When I heard the news, I…”
5) Life
1) Describe a scene after a disaster
2) A pleasant dream.
3) Write a story ending with: “…he left and closed the door behind him quietly.”
4) Success comes to those who work hard. Do you agree?
5) Strength
1)Why should children help their parents at home?
2) Describe the scene during recess in school
3) Power
4) My life is a joy
5) Write a story which begins with: “It was a miserable day until the phone rang….”
1) An ideal holiday
2) The benefits of saving when you are young.
3) Social networking brings more harm than good. Discuss.
4) Write a story which begins with: “I woke up and could not remember what had happened….”
5) Choices
1) Describe a fund-raising project you had participated in recently
2) Teenagers should not be allowed to drive. Do you agree?
3) If you had the chance, which foreign language would you like to study? 4) Write a short story beginning with: “She had been crying all day.” 5) Holidays
1) Describe the strangest person you have met in your life
2) Write a story ending with: “…goodbye forever.”
3) Social networking brings more advantages than disadvantages.
Do you agree?
4) My ideal school
5) Movies

SELANGOR

He had such Quiet
Eyes

A character whom you like the most

An article for the school magazine about some acts of kindness that you can practice

1) Describe a journey that you have enjoyed
2) Do you think parents should be sent to a home in old age? Give reasons. 3) What are the qualities you look for in a friend?
4) Write a story beginning with: “I listened to her words….”
5) Fast food

PAHANG

- He had such
Quiet Eyes

“Family relationship is important in one’s life”. How is this shown in the novel?

An article for the school bulletin about the Do’s and Don’ts when attending a job interview 1) Describe an enjoyable day you have experienced in your life
2) Save water to save the Earth. Discuss
3) My dream job
4) Write a story beginning with: “ It was a promise of wonderful happenings……” 5) Teacher

PULAU
PINANG

Are You Still
Playing Your Flute?

Give some instances that show the character’s courage An article for the school magazine about how to make your classroom a conducive place to study

TERENGGANU

Are You Still
Playing Your Flute?

“It is important to have a strong family relationship”.
How is this shown in the novel An article for the school magazine about a cleanliness campaign

MARA

Nature

A decision made by a character that has changed his/her life

An article for the school magazine on
“Road safety tips for students” 1) Describe a dream you will never forget
2) Co-curricular activities build character. Do you agree?
3) The qualities of a good friend
4) Write a story beginning with: “It was like any other normal
Monday morning ….”
5) Secrets
1) What I like about myself
2) “Teenagers nowadays lack the sense of responsibility”. Do you agree? 3) Health is wealth
4) Write a story ending with: “…we were glad as it was finally over”
5) Smiles
1)Describe a scene at the school canteen during recess
2) Parents should allow teenagers to make their own decisions.
Discuss
3) If you had a day to do anything you like, what would you do and why 4) Write a story beginning with: “I couldn’t believe my eyes……”
5) Wishes

PERLIS