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Paragraph/ format Haze: A Danger to Health By: Atikah Najwa Explanation TITLE Author/ Writer

The haze is a constant phenomenon faced by FIRST PARAGRAPH Malaysia and her neighbouring countries. The haze is basically pollution of atmosphere, which is clogged with Introduction to the topic/ pollutants and other substances from forest fires. issue ( you can simply rewrite the question ) The haze is a direct effect of forest fire in BODY: PARA 2,3,4,5 & 6 Kalimantan and other parts of Indonesia due to slash and burn method of farming. The Indonesian authorities - Elaboration. What? appear to have no power to control farmers from - Who? practising such methods. The haze is further worsened - When? by open burning practised by most Malaysians. Open- Where? field burning of rice straw by the rice planters and open - Why? burning of dried leaves and garbage done by the public - How? are a few examples that done by Malaysian. Many are ignorant of the health effects of open burning. During the haze, hospitals and clinic often report a dramatic increase in respiratory problems, lung infections and asthma attack. The Air Pollution Index (API) usually indicates the hazardous and dangerous levels of pollution during this period. The haze has longterm side effects. Prolonged inhalation of polluted air will result in serious lung infection which particularly affects the elderly. The government must play its role to reduce the haze treat. It has to cooperate with the Indonesian authorities to stamp out forest fires. The culprits must be brought to justice, either through healthy fine or prison sentence. Constant vigilance would ensure the perpetrators do not repeat their offence.

The government should also raise the public awareness of the dangers of forest fire. Continuous campaign of the cause, solutions and steps-need-to-betaken to reduce the haze need to be promoted through all types of social media like television, radio, newspaper and even via internet. The authorities should also provide assistance to farmers and introduce more sophisticated forest clearing methods. In Malaysia, strict laws must be imposed to penalise those who practise open burning. On-going campaigns on the dangers of open burning should be intensified. Individuals too have a role to play. They must participate in every campaign and stop burning. Students can advise their parents not to practice open burning.

Every individual has to remember that we do CONCLUSION not own the world, but instead we lent it from our future - Wrap up all the generations. We must protect our world so that our contents/ grandchildren would have a healthy earth to live. summarize the main points/ ideas.

ARTICLE: Article for School Magazine / Newsletter In spite of governments clear call to students to study English well, many students still show very little interest in studying the language. As Chairperson of the English Language Society, you are going to try to persuade the students to study the language by writing an article in the school newsletter. In the article you have to tell the students the importance of studying the language. Your article is given in the point form below: will help you to further your studies will help you to get a job will help you in your job will help you in your travels will help you to enjoy many interesting programmes in television will help you to appreciate many of the worlds most beautiful literary works

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The Importance of Studying English By: Fuad Idris

It is a big concerned for teenagers nowadays as they are unaware of the importance of English language as they tend to ignore to learn the language. Students attitude towards the language is also crucial to make sure that these teenagers can face the future world better by learning English language as it is an international language.

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Although the government has repeatedly told us of the importance of English, many students are still not bothered about studying it seriously. There is also a campaign that still on to make all the Malaysian becomes a better English learner, which is Enhance Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, Strengthen the English. English is the most important and the most useful language in the world today. There are many reasons why you should study the language properly. First and foremost, English will definitely help you a lot when you want to further studies. Almost all books at university are written in English in all subjects. Plus, it is a compulsory for any candidate to pass English with credit before entering any universities. So, if you are poor in English, you will blow you chance for better education or worse, you are going to have a big problem studying at university . The second reason why you have to study English well is that it will help you to get a job. When you go for a job interview, the interviewer will surely talk to you in English. The first impression you should give in order to success and have the job is, to respond in English fluently. Your chances of getting the job are very slim if you stutter while interviewing.

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A good command in of English will also help you greatly in your job. If the company you work is actively involved in international trade, you have to speak to prospective customers in English. Miscommunication might occur if your English is bad. And this will put your company at risk and you will likely be dismissed if this happen. Good English will also help you a lot when you travel. Every country in the world studies English. Even the roadside stall-holders in China speak fairly good English! At least some of the people you meet on your travels in other countries can understand English. The language is certainly practical when you are lost in your trip. Communication problem will not happen if you can converse well in English. Inevitably, English is one of the languages used in any airport in the world in making announcement. Knowing English well, therefore, make travelling overseas easier. Besides all these, entertainment is one of the major advantages you will experience if you good in English. You will enjoy televisions best programmes. We must admit that many of the best programmes are produced by the Americans and British companies. High self confidence influenced by the programmes will indirect inculcate in yourself when you are fluent in the language. Quality time is worthily spent if you understand and enjoy the programmes.

Based from all the above elaboration, I hope CONCLUSION that students will see the importance and realise how importance the language is for their own future. Although it is a second language in our country, it is now a main language all over the world.