HOW TO ANSWER

SECTION A
(DIRECTED WRITING)?
By :
NOOR SYAMIMI ZOLKEPLI
(SMK Seri Jementah)
Question :

You are the Head of Prefect in your school. You are asked
to give a talk on the benefits of taking up a hobby.
Benefits : gain knowledge
: use the time wisely
: make friends
: reduce stress
: be healthy
: be good in something
: boost self-esteem (confidence level)
:
Format of a speech :

1. Greetings :

- A very good morning I bid to the Principal, teachers and

fellow friends.

2. Thank you at the end of the talk.

Introduction :
Using E-SORt formula (CSPT)

E Example (Contoh)
S Scenario (Senario)
O Opinion (Pendapat)
Rt Related task (Tugasan)
Question : You are representing your school in a public
speaking competition. You have decided to give a talk on the
benefits of taking up a hobby.

Example :
Surfing internet, watching television and playing badminton
are examples of hobbies that most of us have.
Scenario :
Everyone has a hobby.
Opinion :
In my opinion, there are many benefits of taking up a hobby.
Related task :
Today, I would like to share about the benefits of taking up a
hobby.
Body (Content) :
Using Wh-question (AsiBiDiBaMK)
A Apa
Si Siapa
Bi Bila
Di Di mana
Ba Bagaimana
M - Mengapa
K - Kesan
 Main idea 1 : Gain knowledge (ASiBiDiBaMK)

Firstly, I would like to talk about gaining knowledge(apa).

Students (siapa) can gain knowledge by taking up a hobby. We can

gain extra knowledge at home (di mana) when we read magazines

and surf the internet (bila). Besides, we can get to know the

information about current issues around the world by watching

news on the television (bagaimana). Hence, we can use some of

the information in our study (mengapa). Indirectly, we will be a

knowledgeable person (kesan).

 Main idea 2 : Use time wisely (ASiBiDiBaMK)

Secondly, students (siapa) can use their time wisely by taking up a

hobby (apa). We can use our time wisely at home (di mana) when

we do something useful (bila) such as playing badminton or

cycling (bagaimana). Hence, we will not waste our time by doing

something not beneficial (mengapa). Indirectly, we will have a

healthier lifestyle (kesan).

 Main idea 3 : Make friends (ASiBiDiBaMK)

Apa :

Siapa :

Bila :

Di mana :

Bagaimana :

Mengapa :

Kesan :
 Main idea 4 : Reduce stress (ASiBiDiBaMK)

Apa :

Siapa :

Bila :

Di mana :

Bagaimana :

Mengapa :

Kesan :
 Main idea 5 : _____________ (ASiBiDiBaMK)

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 Main idea 6 : _____________ (ASiBiDiBaMK)

Apa :

Siapa :

Bila :

Di mana :

Bagaimana :

Mengapa :

Kesan :