The document provides tips and examples for writing a choice-based information transfer essay question. Some key points include: - Choosing an option and listing reasons using information from a table - Writing an introduction stating the choice and main reason - Using a variety of sentences, adjectives/adverbs, and linkers to make the description interesting and flow well - Providing closure at the end to conclude the paragraph It also gives many examples of phrases and sentences that can be used under different choice categories like price, occupation, activities, transportation and others. Students are reminded to be careful of handwriting, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

1. English Paper 2
Section B
By Haslinda Midy

2. -Part B
Information Transfer
@ Making a choice and
giving reasons (My way
of teaching)

3. Some tips to remember
1. Choose one option from the choices given.
2. Use the information from the table to help to list
out reasons for choice.
3. List down points and reasons.
4. Use variety of sentences; simple and compound
or complex.
5. Use adjectives and adverbs to make the
description more interesting.
6. Use linkers to give the description a smoother
flow. (Besides, Therefore, Moreover etc.)
However, use them appropriately and not for
every sentence.

4. Writing the Introduction
Start your paragraph with your option and give
the reason why you choose that option.
Examples:
 I would choose ……….. because I think it is the
best.
 I would choose ……….. because it is the most
suitable.
 I would choose ……….. because I like it very much.
 I would choose ……….. because my mother likes it
very much.
Your own reason will be better.

5. Price / Fee / Fare / Cost
 It is cheap and costs only
RM20.
 It is the cheapest among  The price is low.
the three (items).  The fee is not too
 The price is RM70. expensive. Furthermore, I
Although it is expensive, it will get a RM10 discount if
is affordable. I choose this and pay less.
 It is a reasonable fee and  It costs RM12 each and it
I think I can afford it. is the cheapest of all.
 The price, which is RM50,  It is worth buying.
is reasonable and  Its fee is the lowest of all.
affordable.  Although its price is quite
 It is economical to choose costly, I will get an item for
this package because the free.
price is within my budget.

6. Occupation
 I like to be a teacher when I
grow up because I can impart
knowledge to pupils.  I choose to be a policeman
 I prefer to be a doctor when I because I can keep law and
grow up because I can treat order. It is my responsibility to
sick people and save lives. keep the town safe and
 I can contribute my service to peaceful. This job is challenging
the poor people. although it is sometimes
 Being a pilot is interesting dangerous.
because I get to travel around  This job is enjoyable and I get to
the world. I can visit many meet many people.
different countries all over the  This occupation is suitable for
world. Besides, I can meet me. / It suits me.
many kinds of people and learn  It is highly paid. / The salary is
about their culture and high.
traditions.  The qualification needed is a
university degree.

7. Activities
 I prefer outdoor activities to  Reading can improve our general
indoor activities because they
knowledge, vocabulary and
are more exciting, adventurous
grammar. I can become more
and challenging.
knowledgeable.
 I can enjoy the fresh air while  Singing is entertaining and fun. It
cycling around the
is my favourite activity and I am
neighbourhood.
very talented in singing.
 Working indoor is more  Joining the Music Club gives the
comfortable and I am protected
chance to play musical
from the sun and the rain.
instruments and make new
 Swimming is a good form of
friends.
exercise because it strengthens  I get the chance to represent my
the muscles of every part of the
school in sports. I can keep up the
body. It keeps me fit and
good name of my school. I will be
healthy.
proud if I win the first prize in the
 Collecting stamps is interesting
sports meet.
and beneficial. We can gain a  Co-curricular activities help me to
lot of knowledge about
become an active, responsible
countries all over the world.
and disciplined person.

8. Houses / Homestay
 The double-storey house is
quite near my school. It is  In addition, there is a small
convenient to go to school garden near the house and we
because I just have to walk with can grow many colourful
my friends. flowering plants.
 The semi-detached bungalow  I am sure my father will like this
is spacious. Therefore, it is house because the porch in front
suitable for my big family. I am is big enough for parking two
sure my family will feel cars.
comfortable living in it.  I am sure my family will love this
 I prefer the house on the hill homestay because of the green
overlooking the park because surroundings and the beautiful
of the beautiful scenery and scenery. Besides, it is quiet and
peaceful surroundings. peaceful.
 Living in a terraced house is  Staying at this homestay will be
interesting because we can wonderful as my family likes
have many friends. The friendly nature. They can go for jungle
neighbours can help us too. trekking and take photographs of
wild insects and unique plants.

9. Clothing / Shoes
 I would choose this sport shirt
for my father because it is
suitable for him. It is
 The shoes are comfortable for
comfortable to wear and he can
my brother to wear. They are
wear it when he goes for his
made from good quality leather,
sports activities. It makes him
so they will last longer.
looks stylish and sporty.
Moreover, it is the most popular
 The long-sleeved shirt suits my
brand nowadays and it is my
father well as he will look smart
brother’s favourite brand. He
in it. Besides, he can wear it to
can wear them to school or for
important functions like
an outing.
meetings and business trips.
 The sandals come in three
 The long skirt with flowered
colour which are blue, black and
pattern suits my mother and
white. My sister likes black, so I
she will look beautiful in it.
can choose the black one for
Besides, it is fashionable and
her. Moreover, the sandals are
attractive. My mother can wear
made in Malaysia and my sister
it when she attends a party with
loves local products.
her friends.

10. Fruits
 My family loves durian because
it is creamy and delicious. It is Food / Drinks / Menu
rich in carbohydrates and
vitamin.  It is delicious and
 The orange contains Vitamin C
which keeps us healthy. We appetizing.
can either eat it fresh or make it
into a drink. We can buy them  It is nutritious, tasty and
from the market or appetizing.
supermarket.
 I prefer local fruits because
they are cheaper and fresher.
 It is my favourite food /
Eating fresh fruits is good for drinks.
health. We will not fall sick if we
eat fresh fruits everyday.  It is good for my health.
 The mangoes are rich in
vitamins. It is good to eat then
when they are fresh. Mango
juice is a popular drink too.

11. Transport Pets
 It is comfortable / convenient.
 It is cute.
 I can relax myself during the
journey.  It is easy to look after.
 It is an economical way of  It is easy to take care.
travelling.
 It is easy to manage.
 It is suitable for a long journey.
 It is easy to feed.
 It is fast and I won’t feel bored.
 I can play with it.
 I can enjoy watching the
beautiful scenery along the  It can be a great company to
journey. me.
 It can help to look after the
house.

12. Pen Pal
 We can exchange ideas.
 We can share the same hobby /
idea / interest.
 I can learn many new things Date / Time / Duration
from her / him.
 I shall be able to know more  I am free at that time.
about his / her country.
 It takes a shorter / longer time
 I have a chance to visit him / to finish it.
her country one day.
 I would not feel bored.
 The time is enough for me to
spend it there.

13. Closure
Don’t forget to give closure for
your paragraph.
Examples:
Remember ! Be careful with :
 I am sure I have made the
best choice.  Your handwriting.
 My choice is definitely right.  Your sentence structure.
 I hope my father / mother /  Your spellings and
brother / sister will like my
punctuations.
choice and appreciate it.

14. Which place would you suggest for your holiday?

15. Which place would you suggest for your holiday?
I would choose to go to Terengganu because my uncle lives there. I want to
meet my cousins whom I have not seen since last year. My uncle’s house is
by the sea and I want to enjoy the spectacular view of the seaside especially
watching the sun sets. Moreover, I can also play with my cousins on the
beach and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the seaside. Besides, I can collect
some seashells at the beach for my Science project and get more marks for
my folio. I am looking forward for my forth coming holiday and I am sure I will
enjoy my holiday this year.

16. Which place would you suggest for your holiday?
I would choose to go to Pulau Pinang because I want to meet my aunty who
lives there. She lives in an apartment in the city and it is easier for my family
to do our shopping. Moreover, I can play computer games with my cousins
and take the chance to challenge them. Besides, I will have the chance to
swim in the pool and ask my aunty to teach me how to swim. I cannot wait
for my school holidays and I am looking forward for it. I am sure I have made
a right decision for spending my holidays this year.

17. Which place would you suggest for your holiday?
I would choose to go to Sarawak because I want to meet my grandparents
who live there. I miss them and I want to spend this holiday with them. They
live in a wooden long house and I am sure I will have the chance to meet
many friends who live there. Moreover, the long house is near the river, so
this will be my chance to swim in the river. Besides, I can go for jungle
trekking and learn some of the wild and natural habitats of the jungle. In
addition, I can help my grandparents to collect fruits from the orchard and
help them sell the fruits at the nearby market. I am looking forward for my
holidays and I am sure I have made a right decision where to spend my
holidays this year.

18. Which card would you choose for your mother?

19. Which activity would you choose to join?

20. Which hobby would you choose?

21. Which lesson would you choose to learn?

22. Which menu would you choose for your family?

23. “Use your 25 minutes wisely.”
Good luck Everyone.