Arvind was attracted to a girl named Sneha on his train ride because she was similar in age to him and possessed desirable physical traits. He had trouble sleeping because he was conscious of her presence and restless. The next day, he freshened up and tried to impress her by acting hyperactively and offering her tea, while also telling her about himself in an attempt to start a conversation. He spent the whole journey planning how to get her attention and leave a good impression.

1. SUMMARYSECTION C- BAHASA INGGERIS SPM 2016
ARVIND’S SUMMER FLING

2. IDENTIFYING THE QUESTIONS

3. Dissecting the
questions
Different actions
(abnormal)
Mention reasons
WHY Arvind was
attracted to Sneha.
Description based
on the storyline
from the text.
Clear and
deductive reasons.
What Arvind’s
actions after
meeting Sneha.
How he acted
during the train
ride.

4. ANSWERING THE QUESTION- WHY?
• Was a girl about his age (similar in age)
• With all the features that a teenage boy would look for in his dream
girl (beautiful, slender, long hair, fair complexion, attractive and etc)
• She did not notice Arvind (acting nonchalant)
• Said very little (quiet, mysterious, interesting)
• Said goodnight (well-mannered, matured, considerate)

5. ANSWERING THE QUESTION- WHAT?
• Sleeping with his glasses on (conscious of Sneha’s
presence, uncomfortable, conscientious, look good)
• He was very energetic, hyperactive (impress, flirt, attract)
• Slept very little that night (restless)
• Freshen up (wanting to look presentable, not normal)
• Avoiding eye contact

6. ANSWERING THE QUESTION- WHAT? Cont.
• Planning his next move (calculative of his actions)
• Arvin asked her, “Tea?” (trying to break silence, ice breaking)
• Behaved like a perfect gentleman (kept his composure)
• Began to tell her about himself
• Spent the whole night planning how he would impress her

7. SYNTHESIZING (REPLACING CURRENT WORDS WITH
VOCABULARIES)
WAS A GIRLABOUT HIS AGE- MORE OR LESS HIS AGE
SAID VERY LITTLE- UTTERED BRIEFLY
FRESHEN UP- TIDY UP, SPRUCE UP
BEGAN TO TELL HER ABOUT HIMSELF- INITIATING
CONVERSATION BY INTRODUCING
SYNTHESIZING- SHORTEN OR ELONGATE SENTENCES…

8. MODEL ANSWER- SUMMARY
During the journey, Arvind was attracted to a girl who…was more or
less his age and possess all elements of a desirable girl. She was enticing
but alas unnoticed of him as she was elegant. She was well-mannered and
uttered little, only good night. He was restless and nervous as he tried
sleeping. Next day, he was being hyperactive as he tried to impress her.
Arvind went to the bathroom as he freshen up to be presentable. His mind
was racing and he offered tea to Sneha which portrayed him as a
gentleman. He began telling about himself as she kept silent. Furthermore,
he kept devising on how to impress her further.