This document contains instructions and content for a practice English exam for the Malaysian SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) certification. It has two sections - Section A involves writing a report based on provided notes on the causes and effects of haze, as well as suggestions to address the issue. Section B requires candidates to write a 350-word composition on one of five provided topics. The document provides guidance on time allocation, content and format requirements for Section A, as well as sample topics for the composition in Section B. Candidates are expected to demonstrate their English writing abilities in both directed writing and continuous writing tasks.

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BAHAGIAN PENGURUSAN SEKOLAH BERASRAMA PENUH
DAN SEKOLAH KECEMERLANGAN
KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA
PENTAKSIRAN DIAGNOSTIK AKADEMIK SBP 2012
PERCUBAAN SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA
BAHASA INGGERIS
Kertas 1
1 Jam 45 Minit
JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU
Arahan:
1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi dua bahagian: Bahagian A dan Bahagian B.
2. Jawab semua soalan.
3. Anda dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 45 minit untuk menjawab soalan Bahagian A
dan 50 minit untuk Bahagian B.
Instructions
1. This question paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B
2. Answer all questions.
3. You are advised to spend 45 minutes on Section A and 50 minutes on Section B.
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Section A : Directed Writing
[35 marks]
[Time suggested : 45 minutes]
Recently haze has become a serious problem in your town. You have carried out a survey on
the causes and effects of haze. Based on your findings, write a report to the principal
regarding the matter. In your report, give the causes and effects of haze and provide
suggestions to reduce the problem.
Use the following notes to write your report.
Haze
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dust and smoke particles in air
poor air quality
Causes
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Effects
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forest fires
open burning
vehicle emissions
eye and throat irritation
breathing difficulties
low visibility
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avoid outdoor activities
Suggestions
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stop open burning
When writing the report, you should remember to:
 address your report to the principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the points given
 add two other suggestions of your own
Note: For your report, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content
points, and up to 20 marks for the quality of your writing.
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Section B : Continuous Writing
[50 marks]
[Time suggested : One hour]
Write a composition of about 350 words on one of the following topics.
1 A pleasant dream.
2 Describe a scene after a disaster.
3 Success comes to those who work hard. Do you agree?
4 Write a story ending with:
“………..he left and closed the door behind him quietly.”
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Strength
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