SECTION D

(40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)

Question 1
The picture below shows a snatch theft incident which you witnessed while walking to school. Based on
the picture given, write about the incident for your school magazine.

When writing about the incident, you should:

describe what happened

express what you felt
suggest ways to prevent snatch theft
write between 120 to 150 words.

Tips On How To write

1.

Read and understand the question carefully.

2.

Find the key words :-

For example
3.

: snatch theft, incident, witnessed, walking back to

school, school magazine.

In your essay you need to :

Describe how the snatch theft happened

Voice out your feelings about the incident

Propose ways to prevent snatch theft

4.

Use the 5P (5 paragraph) technique to arrange and to write your ideas/points.

5.

Introduction Paragraph ( 30 50 words )

Last week I walking to school

8.00am football practice

saw neighbour Miss Siti opposite road waiting for bus

she holding a big brown handbag

Body - First Paragraph ( Describe what you saw happen)

saw a motorbike two men

snatch Miss Sitis handbag fell down screamed for help

shocked gave chase got away

Body - Second Paragraph ( Describe what happened after )

checked on Miss Siti hand and leg bruises

father came took her home made a police report

I felt angry and sad

Body - Third Paragraph ( Suggest ways to prevent... )

People more careful / alert - alone

More street lights - bright roads / safe

Police patrol in / around housing areas