MUET Analysis of Past-Year Questions (2008 to 2022) for WRITING

Session 3 Replying to email by your friend asking about class year-end farewell party which he missed.
2022
Task 1

Session 3 During a recent forum in school, one of the guest speakers claimed that today’s young adults lead a protected and
2022 pampered life. The following comment was made at the end of the forum:
Task 2 “ Young adults today lacked survival skills”

Write an essay expressing your opinion on the comment. Write at least 250 words.

Session 2 Replying to email by your coursemate who attended a talk on online business
2022
Task 1

Session 2 You attended a talk at school in conjunction with Malaysia’s Independence Day. During the talk, the guest speaker
2022 made the following statement:
Task 2
“The lack of appreciation for our culture has caused Malaysians to lose their true identity.*

Write an essay stating your opinion on the above statement. Write at least 250 words.

Session 1 Replying to email by a friend who has invited you to take part in a programme on reducing the use of plastic bags.
2022
Task 1

Session 1 You have been asked by the school editorial board to write for the school bulletin. You have decided to write on
2022 the following topic:
Task 2
Modernisation has robbed us of our peace of mind

Write an essay stating your opinion on the above statement. Write at least 250 words.

Session 3 Responding to email by schoolmate asking about the state drama competition which he missed because he was
2021 hospitalised.
Task 1

Session 3 You watched a documentary about the growing concern on the reliability of online information to the society. The
2021 following remark was made in the documentary:
Task 2
“Online information is deceiving and unreliable”.

Write an essay expressing your opinion on the statement. Write at least 250 words.

Session 2 Responding to email by classmate on given homework – to do a presentation in class on how Malaysians celebrate
2021 National Day
Task 1

Session 2 You watched a documentary on the effect of global pandemic. The following comment was made at the end of the
2021 show:
Task 2 “We become stronger when we are faced with difficult times in life”

Write an essay expressing your opinion on the statement. Write at least 250 words.
Session 1 Responding to email by teacher who is organising a school programme to encourage students to have a healthy
2021 lifestyle.
( new
format)
Task 1

Session 1 During the Teacher’s Day celebration at your school, an invited speaker made the following statement in his

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2021 speech:
( new
format) “Traditional face-to-face classroom promotes better learning environment.”
Task 2
Your teacher asked you and your classmates to write an essay expressing your opinion on the statement. Write at
least 250 words.
Session 2 Civic-mindedness is an act of showing care towards the well-being of the community.
2020
Adapted from http://dictionary.com

“Civic-mindedness is lacking in our society today”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving
relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.

Session 1 “Our positive attitude towards health is influenced by the way we were brought up”. Do you agree? Justify your
2020 stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.

Session 3 “Traditional beliefs are widening the gaps between generations”. Do you agree? Justify your stand by giving
2019 relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.

Session 2 “Urbanisation is a process whereby people move from rural areas to cities.”
2019
“Urbanisation has brought harm to society.” Do you agree? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You
should write at least 350 words.
Session1 “Family has the biggest influence on one’s character. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by
2019 giving relevant examples . You should write at least 350 words.

Nov 2018 “Failure makes one a better person.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.

July 2018 “Sports unite people.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where
appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.

March “Unemployment among graduates today is caused by their own attitude.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify
2018 your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.

Nov “Rules and regulations are meant to promote discipline”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by
2017 giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
July Modern gadgets can be defined as small pieces of equipment that use new technology. Some of these modern
2017 gadgets are tabs, smartphones, computers and laptops. Macmillan Dictionary
Dictionary.com.

With reference to the definition of modern gadgets given, do you agree that only children over the age of seven
should be allowed to use modern gadgets? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You
should write at least 350 words.
March “Respect for the elders is lacking among youngsters today.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by
2017 giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.

Nov “The Internet is often blamed for the lack of creativity and critical thinking in today’s youth.” Do you agree with
2016 the statement? You should write at least 350 words.

July 2016 “The traditional male role has changed with modernisation.” Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.

March “Competition is healthy.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where
2016 appropriate. You should write at least 350 words

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Nov There is a strong link between reading and academic success”. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
2015

July 2015 Media is an educational tool”. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.

March “Many tragedies can be avoided if people take preventive actions.” Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
2015

Nov “Playing computer games is beneficial for everyone.” Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
2014

July 2014 “The imbalance between the number of boys and girls pursuing university education creates social problems.” To
what extent is this statement true? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.

March “The trend today among youths is to own the latest technological gadgets such as mobile phones and other devices.
2014 Is this a healthy development among young people? Give your opinions. You should write at least 350 words

Nov “The most important factor which contributes towards a person’s success is he / she himself / herself.” Do you
2013 agree with the statement? Justify your stand, giving relevant examples where appropriate.

July “Everyone should aim to become a millionaire by the age of 35.”Discuss. You should write at least 350 words
2013

March Man’s careless attitude is the main cause for the destruction of the environment. Discuss. You should write at least
2013 350 words

Nov “Women make better leaders than men.” Do you agree? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words
2012

Students, participation in co-curricular activities has been made one of the criteria for entry into universities. What
July do you think of this requirement? Give your opinion and support it with reasons. You should write at least 350
2012 words

“Education is the most important factor in the development of a country.” Discuss. You should write at least 350
March words
2012

“A person’s career choice should be determined by his or her interest.” Discuss. You should write at least 350
Year end words
2011
Mid 2011 “The most valuable thing in life is friendship.” Do you agree? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words

Year end In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by parents or elders. What do you think of this
2010 practice in today’s society? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.

Mid 2010 The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as the e-mail, Facebook and Short Message
System (SMS). What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words

Year end People commit crime for selfish reasons. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words
2009
Mid 2009 Information and communications technology (ICT) is the cause of today’s many social ills. What is your opinion?
Support your answer with examples. You should write at least 350 words
Year end “People are becoming more materialistic. They are concerned with making more money and what money can

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2008 buy.”What is your opinion on being materialistic? You should write at least 350 words.

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