A) Agree

Thesis Statement:
Academic success is based on knowledge and reading provides direct
access to knowledge, a variety of knowledge and transfer of
knowledge.
Argument 1
Topic Sentence 1:
First and foremost, reading provides direct access to knowledge as it is
the most convenient and the fastest way to learn something because
doing hands-on experiments for every single theory is too time-
consuming.
Argument 2
Topic Sentence 2:
Secondly, reading has a strong link to academic success because
through reading we will be exposed to a huge variety of knowledge,
theories and information from various different sources all around the
world.
Argument 3
Topic Sentence 3:
Last but not least, reading leads directly to academic success because
information from all sources is transferred directly to the mind which
can then be used to answer examination questions well with excellent
results and performance.
Counter Argument:
Topic Sentence 4:
However, reading alone cannot guarantee success as academic success
also has strong links with a person’s IQ level, hands-on practical
training and experimentation as well as intrinsic and extrinsic
motivational factors to name just a few.
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Education ministry should focus more on teaching reading skills in
SPM level similar to the MUET format where reading paper is given
40% weighting compared to writing (30%), listening and speaking
(15% each)