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SPM Paper 2 (Writing 1119/2)

Part Questions Type Question Mar Time

ks sugges
ted
Part Short 1 20 20
1 Communicative minutes
Message
(Email - about 80
words)
Part Guided Writing 2 20 35
2 (Essay - about 125 minutes
to 150 words)
Part Extended Writing 3: Article/ 20 35
3 (Choose ONLY 1) report minutes
(Essay - about 200 4: Review
to 250 words) 5: Story

Part 1: Short Communicative Message ( Email)

Useful Phrases for Part 1
Introduction
● Thank you very much for your letter. It was good
to hear from you. How have you been?
● How are things with you and your family?

Reaction
● I am ecstatic/ overjoyed/ glad to hear about your
…
● That’s marvelous news!
● What exciting news!
● Thank you for your kind invitation to …

Ending
● Don’t forget to drop me a line soon.
 ● I got to dash now.
● I need to pen down now

Part 2: Guided Writing

1.must answer all the 3 aspects given
2.plan your essay ( what to put in each paragraph)
3.use appropriate tense
4.use cohesive devices and linkers
5.punctuate your essay accordingly
6.use appropriate and advanced vocabulary

List of Linkers
Function Linkers
Sequencing Firstly, secondly, first, second,
finally, lastly, for one thing, to begin
with, next
Addition also, similarly, furthermore, likewise,
moreover, besides that, other than
that, apart from that, on top of that,
in addition
Giving This is because, this is due to the
reason fact that
Exemplificati For example, for instance, such as,
on namely, specifically, to illustrate
Result Consequently, thus, as a result,
hence, so, therefore, ergo
Contrast On the other hand, on the contrary,
in contrast, conversely, by
comparison, instead, instead of
Summarizing In sum, in short, in conclusion, to
conclude, all in all, overall, to
summarize, to recapitulate,

Part 3: Guided Writing

Question 3: Article
Format

(Title)
By (name)

(Content)
Example
 The Boon and Bane of Online Shopping
By Jackson

(Content)

Question 4: Report
Format
To:
From:
Subject:

Introduction

(Heading 1)

(Heading 2) Main Body

(Heading 3)

Conclusion
Reported by,
(Signature)
(Writer’s name)
Example
To: Mr Boo, The Principal of SMK Chung Sun
From: Chew Seah Yang
Subject: Proposals to Enhance the Quality of
Online Lesson

Introduction
The report aims to shed light on/ The purpose of
this report is to suggest/ This report is on/ This
report focuses on some methods to increase the
effectiveness of online lessons

Suggestion on improving the quality of online

lessons
To make the lessons more interesting for
Generation Z, teachers could involve graphics and
technology in imparting the knowledge. For
instance, teachers could utilise PowerPoint
presentations compiled with visually appealing
pictures and animation videos to explain those
complex scientific concepts while teachers can
play songs to explain the facts in history lessons. If
teachers incorporate a wide variety of presentation
methods in the lessons, it is suitable for (adj.)
different types of learners.
Besides, I suggest that it is compulsory for
students to switch on the webcams. This could
help them to abstain from indulging in their
hobbies during lessons. Constant supervision also
ensures the students are always on task (=stay
focused) thus preventing procrastination.
Lastly, teachers could encourage students to
ask for clarification when they are confused.
Similarly, teachers could cue students to answer
the question to assess their understanding.
Students should switch on the webcams and
microphones in the discussion to have an effective
interaction. Interaction is a fundamental part of
learning as active involvement in the discussion
will help attract their interest.

Conclusion
All in all, all educators need to go the extra
mile to boost the efficiency of online lessons as
online learning has become a new normal.
Reported by,
Chew Seah Yang
(Chew Seah Yang)

Question 5: Reviews
Vocabulary about
i) Books
1.Blurb
2.Poignant
3.Acclaimed
4.Compelling
5.A page-turner
6.A nail-biter
7.A tearjerker
8.Keep you on the edge of your seat
9.Not put it down
10. Gripping
11. Compulsive reading
12. Bedtime reading
13. Evocative
ii) Restaurant
- impeccable
- sluggish
- courteous
- overbearing
- sullen
- brusque
- off-putting
- go out of their way
- have a sweet tooth
- fussy eater
iii) Songs
-be music to sb’s ears
-be quite to sb’s taste
-emotional
-thereapeutic
-smooth rhythm
-obsessed with the song
-binge listening
iv) Hotel
-waterfront villas
- self-catering
- stunning location
- unbeatable prices
-glamorous/luxurious

v) Movie
-movie-goer
-movie buff
-engrossing
-spellbinding
-fabulous
-superb
-riveting
spine-tingling
-well-plotted
-be worth watching a hundred time
-not-worth watching

Question 5
Story
● Written in past tenses (past simple, past
continuous, past perfect)
● using descriptive languages such as vivid verbs,
adjectives and adverbs
● Using five senses (sight, sound, touch, smell,
taste) when describing a person, place and
situation.