Sample essay for PT3 English

Question 7 (30 marks)

My Family's Outing at Bukit Segar

A couple of weeks ago, my family and I went for an outing at Bukit Segar waterfall. The trip
took us about an hour to reach our destination. It was a pleasant journey as we saw endless layouts of
breathtaking terrain along the way.
The waterfall sparkled during that sultry day and the freshness of the air made the place
magical. The mesmerizing scene of cascading waterfall made my siblings and I jumped into
excitements as we changed into our swimming trunks. We dived into the crystal clear water with
haste. The chilly water touched our nerves in a very serene way.
We were swimming and splashing water towards each other, laughter was bursting through
the refreshing air, while others were seen to be netting some fishes. The overall experience was
soothing to the ears and mind to listen the cascading waterfall splashed the cool water beneath. The
paradise-like place was not a miss for me to take pictures. So, we took a family photo to keep the
memorable day as a souvenir.

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 Our stomach began rumbling and roaring like a monster after some time in the water. My
mother then spread the mat on the ground and began displaying food on it. She prepared many
scrumptious delicacies for us to grab a bite. My father also helped her with arranging the food. My
little brother and sister were the first to dig in. We finished the food as if we were fasting the whole
time. Everyone was satisfied thus we packed our stuff and reached home before dusk.

The family outing at the waterfall was simply an example of how our family members bond
and loosen up during our free time. All of us should keep a close-knitted relationship family because
blood is thicker than water. There are plenty other ways of achieving it such as cooking together,
cleaning the house together, visiting relatives who are close to our hearts, or even going to the park for
basking or going to the movies. Therefore, healthy relationships among family can be accomplished
for a healthier emotional growth

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 P.O. Box 445,
Kampung Amboi 2,
Tenom, Sabah.
21 July 2016

Dear Razif,

I was disappointed to hear from Mum that you got into trouble with your discipline teacher. I was
surprised to hear it, as I know that you do like your school and have done well in your exams so far. Mum
said that you have to take extra classes now as a punishment. It seems not bad and I hope you take it in
good spirit.

Please do not skip classes again. It is a big mistake. Mum and Dad trust you to attend classes
and do well while they work hard to earn money. You will let them down badly if you do not do what is
expected of you. As it is, Mum was quite upset.

When you miss classes, you will find it hard to follow your lessons. This will become a bigger
problem when you cannot finish your homework or projects and lose marks in the school assessment.
Eventually, you will feel overwhelmed at the work you have to put in to catch up.

I dont have to tell you that you are starting a bad habit by cutting classes. Youre the one who
is earning the bad implications out of this. Even the teachers will have a poor impression of you.

You have been given a one in a million chance to study in an excellent school. So take this
golden opportunity well. Second chances are rare and hard to come by.

Do you realize that your careless actions may be reflected in your testimonial? You will need a
good testimonial to enter a good university, which will also allow you to get a job in the future. Dont
spoil your chance by acting foolishly. There is plenty of time for you to enjoy without cutting classes.

I am sure you will act responsibly and be more conscientious and hard-working. This is your
future we are talking about, so please dont play truant again. No use looking back in regret one day.

Do well, Razif, and I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

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 Good morning to all my friends. On this wonderful day, I would like to give a talk
regarding the benefits of joining clubs or societies. There are plenty of clubs or societies to
choose from at school. I believe, by choosing the right clubs or societies, it will be a huge
advantage for yourself.

Let me start by sharing with you the first benefit which is you can meet new people.
Rather than being only in a classroom of the same people every day for the whole year, these
clubs and societies offer you the opportunity to meet and talk to people whom you have not
met before. You can gain social skills, communication skills, confidence and most
importantly, gain more friends. So in other words, clubs and societies offer the opportunity
for you to shoot two birds with one stone.

Other than that, by joining a sports-based clubs or societies, it will indirectly lead
you to a healthy lifestyle. For example, you can join a basketball club to play basketball.
You can choose netball, handball, hockey, football and many more. If you are into indoor
sports, you can choose table tennis or badminton. All these activities are able to make you
sweat and exercise. This is essential because having a healthy lifestyle is much important than
being a book-smart only. As the saying goes health is wealth.

On the other hand, the opportunity of learning new skills while joining clubs or
societies is really going to benefit you as a being. In the club meetings, you can learn how to
cook, how to cooperate with people, how to learn a new instrument and so on. The list of
things that can be learned is endless. Thus, with these new skills, they can shape us into a
well-rounded person to become independent and successful in the future.

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 Furthermore, clubs or societies allow individuals to unlock their leadership potential.
It is undeniable that each activity of a group of people requires a leader to lead. A pack of
wolves needs an alpha. So by joining clubs and society, you may learn to enhance your own
leadership potential because one day, each of us will definitely become a leader.

Fellow friends, I hope you already have a club or society in your mind to join after
this. The benefits are endless but that is all I could share with you today. Thank you.

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 Good morning to our wise principal, beloved teachers, and all my friends. In this
lovely and breezy morning, I would like to deliver a talk entitled, Benefits of a Hobby.

I am sure that everyone in this humble assembly has their own hobby. A hobby can be
any activity that can be done during our spare time, and a hobby is also something that can be
done indoor or even outdoor. Be it a relaxing or a strenuous activity, the purpose of a hobby is
to provide pleasure and satisfaction whilst the passing time. It is always a win-win situation
to have a hobby at bay.

On the other hand, a hobby can chase boredom away. For instance, we can do rafting,
boating, swimming, etc. These activities are proven to offer healthy benefits as they are
thrilling, as well as physically and mentally challenging. You will definitely have no time to
feel bored and it is like killing two birds with a stone!

Furthermore, a hobby also allows us to have a healthy pastime. If physical activities

dont interest you, there are more brainstorming activities that offer alertness and mental
stimulation. We can also think outside the box by doing arts or music. Another example is by
reading a book from the popular series of Harry Potter. This will give us the imaginations
of being in a magical world that can certainly stimulate our brain. Moreover, storytelling can
also broaden our vocabulary and knowledge, as well as entertainment.

Thats all from me about the benefits of a hobby. Have a nice day and thank you all
for your attentive ears.

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 P.O. Box 445,
Kampung Amboi 2,
Tenom, Sabah.
21 July 2016
Dear Razif,

I was disappointed to hear from Mum that you got into trouble with your discipline
teacher. I was surprised to hear it, as I know that you do like your school and have done well
in your exams so far. Mum said that you have to take extra classes now as a punishment. It
seems not bad and I hope you take it in good spirit.

Please do not skip classes again. It is a big mistake. Mum and Dad trust you to
attend classes and do well while they work hard to earn money. You will let them down badly
if you do not do what is expected of you. As it is, Mum was quite upset.

When you miss classes, you will find it hard to follow your lessons. This will
become a bigger problem when you cannot finish your homework or projects and lose marks
in the school assessment. Eventually, you will feel overwhelmed at the work you have to put
in to catch up.

I dont have to tell you that you are starting a bad habit by cutting classes. Youre the
one who is earning the bad implications out of this. Even the teachers will have a poor
impression of you.

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 You have been given a one in a million chance to study in an excellent school. So
take this golden opportunity well. Second chances are rare and hard to come by.

Do you realize that your careless actions may be reflected in your testimonial? You
will need a good testimonial to enter a good university, which will also allow you to get a job
in the future. Dont spoil your chance by acting foolishly. There is plenty of time for you to
enjoy without cutting classes.

I am sure you will act responsibly and be more conscientious and hard-working. This
is your future we are talking about, so please dont play truant again. No use looking back in
regret one day.

Do well, Razif, and I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

Michele

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 P.O. BOX 123
Kampong Amboi 2,
89908, Tenom,
Sabah.

22 August 2016
Dear Edgar,

How are you? How is your preparation for your

upcoming examination? Do not worry too much, I have had the
same experience too. Let me share with you some useful tips to
handle such pressure.

First of all, time management is an important aspect

in everything we do. One of the ways to manage time properly
is to prepare a daily and weekly time table. Allocate
appropriate amount of time for studies, exercises and
relaxations.

Next, the important tip is to stick to your time table.

This means that you must not procrastinate. If you do, you will
end up piling up your works and become stressed.

Other than that, I would advise you to form group

studies. This way, you can learn hand in hand with your friends
through discussions and brainstorming. When examination is
around the corner, focus more of your time on revision.
However, continue to have your exercise and enough rest
because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

I believe you can follow these simple suggestions. I

am sure you will do well in your examinations. Until next time,
bye!

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 Love,
Maya

It was a breezy Saturday morning. I was taking a walk to make a stop at my favourite
Mr Rajus nasi lemak stall before heading to an extra class. I was in a cloud nine after
receiving my food to fuel the day. As I was getting my change, the sound of a loud brake

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screeching and a bang were vibrating through the air. I almost dropped my change from the
astonishment. There was an accident happened just a few meters away from the stall!

Within minutes, onlookers were already crowding the place of the event. I also joined
to witness the unfortunate scene. I saw a guy in his brand new car took a huge hit on the back
of a school bus. Mr Raju quickly made a call to the authorities while the other guys were
trying to rescue the unconscious man in the car. Due to the terrible crumple of the black
Sedan, they were not able to take him out. People were getting scared as the smoke of the car
was getting thicker and thicker. We were warned to stand afar.

Luckily, the fire fighters arrived along with the ambulance. As fast as lightning, the
heroic firemen used multiple tools to get the poor guy out and quickly put him on a stretcher.
He was then sent to the hospital. Policemen also arrived to secure and jot details of the scene.
Investigations were done and it turns out, the guy was unconscious due to non stop working
at night. He rushed home to see his family yet he couldnt make it.
Thankfully he is now safe and sound in the hospital and there were no one in the
school bus except the driver since it was a Saturday! The driver was also fine and the bus was
able to claim the insurance. After awhile, the crowds dispersed and I continued my journey to
my extra class feeling a bit gloomy.

Accidents like this could be avoided if we take safety precautions seriously. Drivers
should not be driving if they feel like their eyes are as heavy as a stone. They should take a
rest at the nearest stop before hitting the road again. With this, accidents will not happen and
everyone will reach their destination unharmed.

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 Useful Idioms for English pt3
1. Feeling under the weather feeling unwell
If you ever feel under the weather, just drink a lot of liquid and get plenty of rest.

2. Eleventh hour at the last minute

To get flying colours for your exam, you must avoid doing things at the eleventh
hour.

3. Around the corner something is getting near

When exam is around the corner, students will start to feel the pressure of it.

4. Over the moon feeling very happy

I am feeling over the moon for your invitation to visit your country!

5. On the cloud nine feeling very happy

Jeane is feeling on the cloud nine after got the news that she is accepted to
Harvard University.

6. Hit the books study hard

You may need to start hitting the book because exam is around the corner.

7. Brainstorm to think very hard

I recommend you to be in a study group so that you can brainstorm these tricky
questions with them.

8. Birdbrain expression for someone who is not so smart

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Dont be a handsome man with a birdbrain.

9. Bookworm someone who likes reading

I am not telling you to be a bookworm, but you need to start reading more to write
better essays.

10. Hang in there dont give up yet

Despite all the chaos happening in your house, just hang in there because after
every storm, there will always be a rainbow.

11. Give/lend a hand to help someone

If you want to have a happier life, make it a habit to lend others a hand to achieve
their goal.

12. Give it a shot give it a try

Just give this competition a shot, you may be able to unleash your hidden
potential.

13. Make up your mind to decide something

I had to make up my mind as fast as lightning because my sisters life is currently
on the line.

14. Time flies time passing fast

It is common to feel that time flies during an examination. So just keep track on
your time and you will never hand in an empty paper.

15. Speak your mind say what you honestly feel

Quit beating around the bushes and speak your mind. I have no time to argue with
your endless mambo jumbo.
16. Beating around the bushes avoid giving direct answer.
17. Mumbo jumbo words that intend to confuse

18. Bear in mind remember

I hope that I have shared enough information about how to write a good essay.
Bear in mind that you can always ask me for more tips and advices in the future!

19. Stretch our legs get some exercise

Upon reaching Mount Kinabalus base point, we stretched our legs and prepare
mentally for the journey.

20. Cross my mind to think about something

You crossed my mind too often lately that I cannot resist but to write you this
letter.

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21. Slip my mind to forget something
Pardon me for my carelessness, I will make sure that this task will not slip my mind
anymore in the future!

22. Give a piece of your mind give some of your thoughts/ideas

Let me give you a piece of my mind about how to handle stress.

23. Cross your fingers to wish good luck

I hope you have done your best in the competition. Lets just cross our fingers and
hope for the best!

24. Safe and sound safe

I am glad that you reached in Tenom safe and sound. Send my regards to your
family!

25. Out of the blue without warning

Dark skies and raging thunders, it was terrifying. I was alone in the house and out
of the blue, I heard a sound of shattered glasses in the kitchen. It turned out my
naughty cats dropped my favourite cup!

26. Get cold feet getting nervous

I am pretty sure that Usain Bolt also gets cold feet before every competition. So
worry no more. If he can do it well in every race, so can you!

27. Im all ears Im listening intently

I know that all those troubles in your house is bothering you a lot, but bear in mind
that Im all ears.

28. See eye to eye agree with each other

To be able to see eye to eye with your partner is the key to a successful marriage.
Even if you cannot do so, compromise is the plan B!

29. At your fingertips easily accessible

With the latest technology advancement nowadays, searching for information as
detail as someones home address is at our fingertips.

30. The bottom line the final result

The bottom line of the research is that every yea, people eliminate tons of
garbage in their household.

31. Rain check - to cancel something now but will accept it later

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Due to my parents current financial situation, I need to take a rain check for the
annual dinner.

32. A blessing in disguise something good behind an event

Be strong my dear friend, believe that there is a blessing in disguise. This
depressing event will make you a better and stronger person in the future. Hang in
there!

33. Every cloud has a silver lining something good behind an event

34. Be in hot water to be in dangerous situation

I regret my decision for coming to this adventure. Not only it was giving me a hard
time surviving in a deep forest, it also made me be in hot water when we
encountered the tiger!

35. Call it a day to stop something after working hard

I decided to call it a day after 5 hours of doing revisions and exercises.

36. Rome was not built in a day things take time to succeed
Lee Chong Wei is among the greatest badminton player in the world because he
started training early. It shows that Rome was not built in a day. Greatness takes
time to achieve.

37. You cant judge a book by its cover you cannot tell someones true personality
simply by appearance
I was feeling blue when I found out that I got that worst looking cookie among my
friends. However, it tasted phenomenal because the ugliness was cause by ample
of chocolate chips! This made me realize that we cannot judge a book by its cover.

38. Go to the extra mile to make extra effort for something

In order to be better than your friends, you must go to the extra miles where
nobody has been.

39. Bite your tongue to avoid talking

Michone bit her tongue and squeezed the hands when they were making fun of her.

40. Grab a bite eat

Remember to grab a bite before starting your day.

41. Practice makes perfect with a lot of practices, you will get better
Just like the guy in the movie Whiplash, he practiced drumming all day and night
because he knows that practice makes perfect.

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42. Raining cats and dogs the rain is heavy and noisy
I was starting to feel worried, my parents still had not fetch me from school and I
had a sixth sense that it will rain cats and dogs soon!

43. You are what you eat if you eat healthy food, you will get a healthy body
Obesity is a forever rising issue among every range of ages. So bear in mind that
you are what you eat. Start practicing healthy lifestyle now.

44. Race against the clock an attempt to do something very quickly

Never race against the clock while finishing your assignments.

45. At the crack of dawn early in the morning

We started our journey to conquer Mount Everest at the crack of dawn.

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