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.
apologize you cannot go
comfort her on her grandmothers death
Say that you hope to see her at a better time.
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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
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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.
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