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The majority of teenagers today complain that they are not given sufficient freedom. Despite their complaints, I believe that teenagers are given more than adequate freedom. Since ...(read more)
27 September 2016
Last Saturday, my family had an important celebration. It was my father’s birthday and we celebrated the special occasion by throwing a surprise party for him. A week prior to the party, we ...(read more)
23 September 2016
The proverb ‘honesty is the best policy’ advises people that it is better to tell the truth than to lie. I have always believed in the proverb. When I was about eleven years old, my honesty ...(read more)
20 September 2016
We live in a world that values material goods. However, it is a fact that material goods do not guarantee happiness. The best things in life are free - they are not tangible ...(read more)
18 September 2016
The Internet, which became available to the general public in the year 1991, is currently a worldwide phenomenon. In our modern world, most people depend on it so much that it ...(read more)
17 September 2016
Being citizens of our beloved country - Malaysia, we should be ‘truly Malaysian’ not only in our feelings but also in our actions. Different Malaysians have ...(read more)
7 September 2016
Neighbours are people who live next door or near to us. If we live in a neighbourhood with good neighbours, we are fortunate and blessed. They can be extremely helpful and make our stay safer ...(read more)
1 September 2016
It is human nature to long for a happy life. Carrying out activities that we enjoy bring us happiness and joy. There are a lot of things that make me happy and the top three are hanging out ...(read more)
26 August 2016
Every day, we learn about road accidents through coverage in the mass media such as television, radio and newspapers. As we all know, the majority of road accidents are caused by ...
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23 August 2016
The time has come - 2016. This is the year I am going to sit for the national examination, SPM. It is time to be serious, to face the reality and to take the challenge. Let me tell you my ...(read more)
19 August 2016
The first of May last year is indeed a memorable day for me as it is the day Sarah, my best friend, lent me a helping hand in a difficult time. Since that day was a public holiday, Sarah came to my ...(read more)
17 August 2016
Whether we like it or not, examinations are part and parcel of our life. Apparently, most people dislike examinations as they are tedious and a lot of preparation is required. Despite ...(read more)
6 August 2016
Throughout our life, we encounter many people and make friends. But among these hundreds or perhaps thousands of people we meet, only a handful of them are our true friends. So, you ... (read more)
3 July 2016
Social networking, which is also known as social media, is the use of internet-based applications or websites to make connections with people such as our family and friends. It is now ... (read more)
13 June 2016
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29 October 2014
Having loyalty and membership cards seems to be the norm among shoppers nowadays. The cards are one of the efforts of business organisations such as department ... (read more)
27 October 2014
In this epoch of rapid development, a myriad of shopping centres have been built. Many of them are still in the process of being built. We cannot deny the fact that they have become ... (read more)
22 October 2014
There was someone who was seated on a particular side and edge. He pondered over his problems. His poor face brought out emptiness and did not show any tranquility. Where had his ... (read more)
14 October 2014
"Mom, my birthday is approaching. May I ask for something from you and Daddy?" Farah asks her mother. "Of course my dear. What do you want?" "Can you buy me an iPhone 6 ... (read more)
23 September 2014
I sit in a corner of the prison cell, staring at the small window which was built high up in the wall. Inside the cell, there are only loneliness and silence. I am waiting for the coming of ... (read more)
12 August 2014
Tuition is the act of teaching, especially to people in smaller groups or individuals. It is extremely common among Malaysians, especially primary and secondary students. When ... (read more)
7 August 2014
What do I think a good life is? Wow, what a question. I do not know how to answer that. I guess I would start out by saying that I would want great health, because without being ... (read more)
5 August 2014
Whenever I attend weddings and see the adorable pairs of newly-weds, I would wonder how my future wife be like. One thing I can be sure of is that she would not just be any other ... (read more)
4 August 2014
Last Saturday night, my parents went to their friend's wedding dinner. I wished I could follow them as I hate to be home alone. Unfortunately, only my parents were invited so I could not go ... (read more)
31 July 2014
Everybody said that my sister Britney was the beauty of the family. I did not really mind them saying so, as it was apparent. What I did not like was the way they pointed out how unattractive ... (read more)
17 July 2014
17 July 2014
I flew over the water, my hand skimming the water's surface. I love the water - it was so much better than our cities up in the sky. The water's surface shone in the sunlight, its cool touch ... (read more)
14 July 2014
Tony sat by the side of the lake, his head in his hands. He sobbed softly, his heart full of misery and regret as he took out a dainty ring. "I miss you so much, Tessa," he whispered as he stroked the ring ... (read more)
10 July 2014
I walked into the shopping centre, cool air greeting me. My mother grabbed my arm and started to haul me to the nearest store. I was going to college in a fortnight and my mother thought ... (read more)
8 July 2014
Charles stood at the gate leading to a large mansion. Trees were scattered around the compound and the lawn looked like it had not been swept in a long time. He took a deep ... (read more)
4 July 2014
The teacher walked into the classroom. It was the first period and everyone was pretty much still asleep. The teacher rapped his knuckles on his desk, jolting everyone awake. "Teenagers," he ... (read more)
2 July 2014
We sat behind a desk, Professor Painswick yelling at us. "Do you understand what you have to do?" she screamed at us, the chandelier practically shaking with the vibration of her voice. "Yes, ... (read more)
1 July 2014
It was late in the afternoon. My brother Jason and I were on a routine patrol near our base camp. The streets were deserted and there were cars scattered around. Armed with guns, we ... (read more)
30 June 2014
I could tell by his face that he was angry. Vice principal Mr Chaplain slammed his fist onto the desk and looked at us. "Why did you beat up Charles in the cafeteria?" he shouted at ... (read more)
26 June 2014
It was not like I wanted to be born with power like this. At the same time, it was not that I did not want it. In my family, the ones who had this kind of power were my elder brother, Yi Fang, and me ... (read more)
23 June 2014
It was midday and we were out in the woods making our daily patrol. The forest was quiet as we rode horseback down the path, whispering among ourselves. Eruvan and I headed the group and all of ... (read more)
19 June 2014
It had been raining all day. I sat next to the fireplace, my toes curled up and a book in my hands. I was listening to music via my iPod and tapping my toes to the rhythm. I was about to ... (read more)
5 June 2014
It was a hot afternoon as the scorching sun was shining brightly in the sky. I was about to take a nap but the heat from the sun was unbearable. I sat on my bed, feeling sleepy. I turned around ... (read more)
2 June 2014
It all started at boarding school. I was sent to boarding school at the age of 13 in the hope that I would excel in my studies. But I was quiet and always got bullied by older kids. Only one person ... (read more)"
28 May 2014
Kim was nervous when the door opened. In the doorway stood Zack. Who would have thought that of all the girls, Zack would pick Kim as his dance partner? Kim was red with nervousness ... (read more)
26 May 2014
"It was a sunny day and a few clouds were seen floating across the blue sky. I had reached 20,000 feet when my friend, Mike, reached me by radio. "Hey Dean, after this test flight, why don't ... (read more)"
24 May 2014
23 May 2014
"Life was perfect. I had a girlfriend, a great family and I was about to enter Harvard University. But then there was a disease outbreak. The human race was almost wiped out as most humans were transformed into zombies. I fled ... (read more)"
20 May 2014
"It was late at night. James and I were walking in a field near our base camp. The stars were out and suddenly, James covered my eyes with his hands. "Tada!" he said, removing his hands to ... (read more)"
6 May 2014
"I had never felt so much regret in my whole life. I was standing in a graveyard looking at a headstone. The headstone read 'Marie Sanders. Born 21 May 2040. Died 13 February 2072. No sister was ... (read more)"
2 May 2014
"There are many famous people in the world who are in the entertainment line, science field and so on. The person I admire in particular is actor Tom Hiddleston. He was born in ... (read more)"
25 April 2014
"It was dark. My partner Jack and I were doing our usual rounds around the palace grounds, talking among ourselves softly. As we walked, I looked around. The night air was still and the palace ... (read more)"
3 April 2014
"Last December, my family and I went to Pulau Tioman for our holidays. We stayed there for three days. On the first day, we left our house at six in the morning in my father's car and headed for ... (read more)"
18 February 2014
"Is it really you? Where have you been all these years?" I yelled at the guy at the door. He was shuffling his feet nervously and staring at the ground. "Lily, I can explain," he started to say but I ... (read more)
27 January 2014
"The night was extremely chilly as it had been snowing a lot here in Rome. The lovebirds, Matt and Lily, had just finished watching a romantic film. While their car stopped at the ... (read more)"
23 January 2014
"When I was at a very young age, I remember playing with the kid next door named Ramlee, the girl from across the street - Tina with her shy little brother, Jonah, who was always tagging along. All ... (read more)"
22 January 2014
"It happened a few years ago at work. I worked as a physiologist at a Wellness Centre for soldiers in New Jersey, USA. One day, I was assigned to James who had a leg injury from a battle ... (read more)"
13 January 2014
"The last period had ended and after bidding the teacher goodbye, our class started to disperse. After mounting my mountain bike, I started pedalling along the concrete path. Soon, I was out ... (read more)"
4 November 2013
"What do colours mean to you? Colours can express ones' feelings and it can also represent ones' sexual orientation. Colours can determine what type of person ... (read more)"
Janet and Siew Ling were best friends. They loved to do good to other people. Their acts of kindness to others made them happy and gave them satisfaction ... (read more)"
1 October 2013
"Hello Choon Meng, Thank you for your requests. I have edited your essay. Seen below are your original essay and my explanations (the red text in italics below each paragraph)... (read more)"
22 September 2013
"Hi Libra Nytestar, Thanks for your questions. The use of could was explained earlier and I'll repeat it here: The modal verb could is used:... (read more)"
"Hi Herman Lim, 1. Since 'beside' is a preposition to show position, the correct phrase should be besides that. 2. Apart from dialogues, we use the simple present tense when we talk about facts and universal truths... (read more)"
12 September 2013
"Almost everyone in the world has future plans. A person without any plans is likened to a ship sailing the ocean aimlessly without any destinations. Having plans help us know our objectives in life ... (read more)"
8 September 2013
"Mobile phones are one of the great inventions and high technology items in this modern era. They have become some of the most indispensable objects in our daily life as ... (read more)"
7 September 2013
"It was the wettest December I had ever experienced. The torrential rains had ruined my holiday plans as floods continued to wreak havoc in several states. I had pleaded with dad to allow ... (read more)"
6 September 2013
"In the east beyond the city, the sun rose. It resembled a red gold ball. A ray of light shone through the window of my bedroom. I woke up and opened the window. Some birds ... (read more)"
31 August 2013
27 August 2013
"Dear Darcy, Thank you for your question. We use I was and I were in different circumstances. In normal circumstances, we use I was as 'was' is the past tense of the verb / auxiliary verb 'am' ... (read more)"
9 July 2013
Last year during the first semester holidays, I went on an outing with my classmates and best friends, Ariff and Adam. Adam's father won a trip to Penang, which came with a hotel suite stay for ... (read more)"
8 July 2013
"Class, our lesson has almost come to an end. Your homework for today is to do exercise 12 on page 45 of your textbook," said our mathematics teacher, Mdm Wong. Not long after, the ... (read more)"
5 July 2013
Having held the interschool storytelling championship for the past three consecutive years, I was the star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in... (read more)"
24 June 2013
During the last Chinese New Year holidays, my family and I made a trip to Kuala Lumpur. A few months before we went on the trip, my parents booked the air tickets. They also booked a room at ... (read more)"
21 June 2013
"Hi Jia Sin, Thank you for your questions. to play - the infinitive marker to is often used before the base form of a verb to show purpose or intention ... (read more)"
21 June 2013
"Son, turn off the computer now and do your revision immediately. Your second terminal exams are approaching," said my father, as he was getting ready for work that morning... (read more)"
17 June 2013
"Hello Jia Sin, I'm glad to know that you find english312.com a great and helpful site. Here are the answers to your questions: Have been / has been is combined with a present participle... (read more)"
21 June 2013
"The teacher walked into the classroom. It was the first period that morning. Our English teacher, Puan Maimunah, greeted us and we greeted her back. Then, the lesson began... (read more)"
25 May 2013
"Hello BMA, Thank you for your questions. Do is a plural auxiliary verb (singular: does) used with not before a full verb to form negative... (read more)"
21 May 2013
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9 May 2013
"Hi AHTO879, Thanks for your question. The modal verb 'can' means 'be able to' or 'to know how to do something'. Examples: I can drive well... (read more)"
8 May 2013
"Hello Justin, Thank you for your questions. The adjective 'omnipotent' carries 2 meanings: (1) (of a deity) having unlimited power and therefore able to do anything. Examples: ... (read more)"
7 May 2013
"Dear Timothy, Thank you for your question. The phrase 'first things first' means 'the more important things should be done or dealt with first'. Examples: ... (read more)"
6 May 2013
"Billy was extremely overjoyed. He had just got his SPM examination results and he scored straight A's. His parents promised to take him to Taiwan ... (read more)"
30 April 2013
"The teacher walked into the classroom. It was the first period of the school day. After our class had exchanged greetings with our English teacher, Mdm Lucy, ... (read more)"
26 April 2013
"I had a pampered and protected childhood. As the youngest daughter, I was the princess and prima donna of our family ... (read more)"
22 April 2013
"Every time I see my pet dog Lucky's picture, I feel sad. I had always wished Lucky good health and longevity. I ... (read more)"
18 April 2013
"My eyes are filled with tears as I look at a photo. It is a family photo taken three years ago, showing my parents ... (read more)"
17 April 2013
"Dear Elaine_Ling, Thank you for your question. The phrase 'is filled' is often used with the preposition 'with'... (read more)"
17 April 2013
"It is lunch hour. A large restaurant located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city is packed with regular customers ... (read more)"
16 April 2013
"I had never taken my studies seriously. In fact, I was the happy-go-lucky type of person. Compared to me, my classmate ... (read more)"
"Of all the animals on earth, only human beings keep other animals as pets. Among the various types of animals ... (read more)"
12 April 2013
"One Saturday afternoon, I had to babysit my three-year-old little sister. My mother was going out and my father had to work overtime ... (read more)"
11 April 2013
"It had been raining all day and I was feeling bored that evening. As the single child of my family, I had no one to play with. My mother was ironing clothes downstairs and my father ... (read more)"
10 April 2013
"We were all very excited and happy when my father announced that we were going to move to a new house located in a new housing estate. My father had wished ... (read more)"
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9 January 2023
Word of the week: impromptu (adj.)
Meaning:
said or done without any earlier planning or preparation
Sentence Examples:
2) During a meet-the-fan session, the band gave an impromptu concert and their fans were thrilled.
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Begin your story with: "Everybody said that the plan would never work. It was far too risky ..." "Everybody said that the plan would never work. It was far too risky. However, my brother Liam was determined to succeed. He decided to realise his dream despite the mood of pessimism. Liam enjoyed cooking very much. He spent most of his leisure time cooking and sharpening his culinary ... (read more)" 23 February 2020 Title: Describe a problem you once had while you were travelling. Explain what you did to solve the problem and what you have learnt from the experience." "During the last school holidays, my best friend Benjamin and I decided to travel overseas for our holidays. We visited Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Unfortunately, my pouch containing money and travel documents were stolen when we were there. We stayed in a hotel while we were ...(read more)" 2 February 2020 Title: Write a story beginning with: "A few months ago, I saw a person who bore a striking resemblance to me......" "A few months ago, I saw a person who bore a striking resemblance to me. I would say that he looked exactly like me. I was extremely shocked to see him. I had heard stories about doppelganger but doubted whether it was real. What if it was real and he was my doppelganger? It happened when I ...(read more)" 23 July 2019 Title: Write a story in which you had to keep a friend's secret. In your story, give details of the secret and explain why it was important to keep that secret. "On the first day of the new school year last year, I saw a new student in my class. He was quiet and had a melancholic look on his face. When the first class started, our class teacher introduced him to the class. Only then I learnt that his name was Albert and he had just been transferred to our ...(read more)" 10 June 2019 Title: The Malaysian tradition of having open houses is important and should be practised more. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your view.” "Having open houses is a tradition much common among Malaysians since decades ago. It speaks volumes about our hospitality. Usually held when there are festivals going around, it not only signifies the Malaysian culture but also brings us a lot of benefits. Therefore, I am of the opinion that ...(read more)" 26 March 2019 Title: Write a story of a small town girl who worked hard to become a successful chef. Begin your story with: “She has used the last of her savings to get to the cooking competition in the big city and ...” "She has used the last of her savings to get to the cooking competition in the big city and she has tried her best to emerge victorious. It is all up to the professional judges now. While waiting for the announcement of the result, very second seems like an eternity. She could feel her heart ...(read more)" 8 March 2019 2018 Paper 1 Section B (Continuous Writing) Essay Questions 7 May 2018 Title: Describe the first time you went on a camping trip. You should write about the activities at the camp and explain how you felt about the experience. "During the school holidays last year, I had an opportunity to participate in a 3-day camp organised by the Boy Scouts Association of my school. As it was the first I had ever taken part in, I was really excited about it before the trip. Apart from the scouts from my school, those from a school ...(read more)" 16 November 2017 Title: What are the ways to cultivate reading habits among students? "It is a fact that students today do not read much compared to those in the past. Since reading brings forth a lot of benefits such as to expand one’s knowledge, improve one’s language skills and boost one’s creativity, youngsters should be persuaded to develop a love of reading ... 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During weekdays, a student like me is so occupied with homework and studies that not much time is left for leisure activities. Last Saturday, I decided to take my little brother for a walk in the park. We arrived in the park near our house at 7 a.m. At the ...(read more)" 18 August 2017 Title: Write about your experience helping Puan Ramlah, an elderly lady who lives alone. End your story with “... I learnt a lot about myself by helping Puan Ramlah.” "I live in a village with a population of approximately 5,000. Puan Ramlah, an elderly lady, lives alone in a run-down wooden house in close proximity to mine. In the past, Puan Ramlah lived with her husband and 3 children. Recently, her husband passed away. Her 3 children live far ...(read more)" 20 June 2017 Title: There are many things to do after your SPM examination. Write about your plans for the next three months and the challenges you might face. "Despite the fact the SPM examination is just round the corner, I have had the following 3 months after the examination planned, besides studying hard and doing last-minute revision. The first plan for the 3-month period is what most teenagers would do after completing secondary school ...(read more)" 16 June 2017 Title: What is the best way for teenagers to stay fit and healthy? "Teenagers are youngsters between 13 and 19 years of age. As teenage years are the period that most of our growing occurs, it is of vital importance that teenagers stay fit and healthy to facilitate the process. In my opinion, the best way for juveniles to gain good health and fitness is through ...(read more)" 8 June 2017 2016 Paper 1 Section B (Continuous Writing) Essay Questions 20 April 2017 Title: Describe your experience participating in a singing competition. "Last Saturday, I took part in a singing competition organised by the management of a shopping mall. A total of 32 contestants participated in the contest. As it was my first participation, I was really excited about it. Before the contest, I had a fortnight to prepare and practise. After ...(read more)" More SPM Model Essays 
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