Monday, August 19, 2013

ANALYSIS OF PAST YEARS’ QUESTIONS SPM ENGLISH PAPER 1 2001 - 2012

ANALYSIS OF PAST YEARS’ QUESTIONS SPM ENGLISH PAPER 1 

2001 - 2012



Section A :  Directed Writing
YEARS
TOPICS
2001
An article for school newsletter
2002
A talk on road safety
2003
A formal letter to a class teacher
2004
A report to principal about the school canteen
2005
An informal letter  (to a friend)
2006
An informal letter (to a friend)
2007
A talk on a reference book that is useful for secondary students – Science book
2008
An article about your friend as the best group leader in a leadership school camp (school magazine)
2009
A report to the Principal – give reasons for the lack of students’ interest in sports and suggestions to overcome the problems
2010
A letter to your cousin about the benefits of National Service Programme and encourage him/her to go
2011
A talk to the Red Crescent Society members in the school to upgrade their skills in giving first-aid treatment- manage a sprained ankle



2012
A letter to advise your younger sisiter on how to spend her money wisely
 Section B :  Continuous Writing
YEARS
TOPICS
2002
  1. Describe a favourite teacher who has had a great influence on you.
  2. Good results at school do not guarantee success in the future.  What is your opinion?
  3. How can I help to make the world a better place to live in?
  4. Colours
  5. Write a story beginning with :
“Is that really you?  Where have you been all these years?” 
2003
  1. A day you wished had never happened
  2. You have been given a chance to visit a country of your choice.
  3. An invention you cannot live without.
  4. Friends
  5. Write a story that ends with :
   “If only I had listened to his/her advice.”
2004
  1. Describe a festival celebrated in your area.
  2. Write a story ending with :
“ We have never laughed so much in our lives”
  1. My ideal school.
  2. How can we help promote tourism in Malaysia.
  3. Clothes.
2005
  1. Describe the biggest challenge in your life.
  2. Write a story with the title : 
       An Unexpected Visitor.
  1. How to keep oneself healthy.
  2. If you were given a chance to be anybody, who would you want to be and why?
  3. Music.
2006
  1. Describe an enjoyable weekend you have experienced.
  2. Write a story ending with:
“If only I had been more careful, that wouldn’t have happened.”
  1. What changes would you like to see in your life in the next ten years?
  2. How can television help students in their studies?
  3. Food.
2007
  1. Describe an embarrassing experience in your life.
  2. ‘Teenagers today are only interested in entertainment.’ Do you agree?  Support your opinion.
  3. My early years.
  4. Write a story beginning with :
“Kim was nervous when the door opened….”
  1. Tomorrow
2008
  1. Write a person who has worked hard to succeed in life.
  2. Examinations – good or bad?
  3. My perfect future husband or wife
  4. Write a story ending with :
“… Now I realize the value of a true friend.”
  1. Stars
2009
1.  Describe an unforgettable incident that you saw on your way home from school.
2.  School children should not have long holidays.  Do you agree?
3.  My favourite day of the week.
4.  Write a story ending with :
“ ….We said our goodbyes and went our separate ways.”
5.  Beauty
2010
  1.  Describe the most popular student   in your school.
  2. “The Internet is mostly a good thing.”  Do you agree?  Support your opinion.
  3. What can we do to save the environment?
  4. Write a story beginning with:
“It had been raining all day …”
  1. Home
2011
1.      A famous person you admire.
2.      Should school students have part-time jobs?  Discuss.
3.      The best things in life are free.
4.      Write a story that ends with:
“… They looked at each other and smiled meaningfully.”
5.      Peace.
2012
1.   Describe an outing with your friend.
2.      Should parents give children more freedom?
3.      Save money for the future.
4.      Write a story beginning with:
“The teacher walked into the classroom. It was the first period...."
5.      Cleanliness.
LITERATURE

Year
Type
Question
2011
Poem
In the Midst of Hardship
Novel
Plot

2012
Poem
Nature
Novel
an event that makes you angry
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