SHORT WRITING TASK

PRACTICE 1


Dear , 15 March 2014

I am sorry to tell you that I cannot visit you during the coming holidays as
we have planned. My grandmother passed away suddenly yesterday. According to
the Chinese custom, I have to observe a period of mourning. Therefore, it is not
appropriate for me to visit you.
Please forgive me if I have caused you a lot of trouble in preparing for my
visit.
From,
May Hwa


You received the following postcard from a friend in Singapore. In about 100 words,
write a message of sympathy to your friend. Use the notes below to help you.
apologise you cannot go
comfort her on her grandmothers death
say that you hope to see her at a better time.

PRACTICE 2


Dear ., 17 May 2014
I havent heard from you since we met last January. I wonder how youre
getting along.I have changed my address. The house my father booked in 2013 has
just been completed. We are now trying to decorate the rooms.
The builders painted my room pink. I dont like the colour and would like to
change it. I would welcome suggestions on how I can decorate my room. Do you
have any ideas?
I hope to hear from you soon.
From,
Syazana


You received the above message from a friend in Seremban. In about 100 words,
write a reply to Syazana. Use the notes below to help you.
congratulate her on her new home.
suggest ways in which she can decorate her room:
colour, curtains, furniture, lamps etc.
give reasons for your suggestions




PRACTICE 3

Dear ., 14 February 2014

I saw your name and address in the pen-pal column of the Asia Youth
Magazine. I would like to be your pen-pal.

I am a girl of 15 years of age. I am still in school. My family is a large one. I
have five sisters and three brothers.

I like to swim and play tennis. My hobbies are reading and corresponding with
pen-pals. I have pen-pals in India, China and Japan. If you decide to write to me, you
will be my first Malaysian pen-pal.

I hope you will be my pen-pal. Best regards to you.
Yours sincerely,

Sheena


In about 100 words, write a reply to Sheena :
saying that you would like to be her pen-pal
tell her about your family,
inform her about your school life and your other pen-pals.


PRACTICE 4

Your mother and you have the following conversation:

Mother : Did you know its Grandpas birthday next week? Why dont you write to
him?

You : Good idea! Ill send him a card, too.

Mother : Tell him that Afif has got a job.

You : Alright. Is there anything else you want to tell Grandpa?

Mother : No. Just send our love to him and Grandma. Ask him how Grandmas leg is.


In about 100 words, write a message to your grandfather. Use the notes below to
help you.
wish him a happy birthday
tell him about your brothers job
mention any other interesting news or incident concerning your family.
PRACTICE 5

You have just spent a week at your aunts house in PulauLangkawi. You had a
wonderful time. Your aunt and uncle brought you to the Underwater World
and other sights. You also tried out various restaurants and went shopping.

You wish to write to your aunt and uncle. In about 100 words, write a letter to them.
Use the notes below to help you.
thank them for letting you stay with them
and taking you to all the places
Your mother asks your aunt and uncle to visit your family



PRACTICE 6
You received the following invitation card from your friend from another state.

Dear_____________ 27 October 2014

I would be glad if you could attend my birthday party at my house on 10
th

November 2014. Since the party will be ending late, you may stay for the night too, if
you wish.
Please reply by 3
rd
November 2014. Hope to see you.
From,
Rose


You are unable to attend the party. In about 100 words, write a reply to Rose. Use
the notes below to help you.
wish her a happy birthday
decline her kind invitation
state your reasons for doing so