Past Year Speaking Questions: Theme: Crime

Past Year Speaking Questions - Crime


June 2001

There has been an increase in burglaries in your neighbourhood and the residents are very worried about their safety. A committee has been set up to look into this matter. As a member of the committee, suggest ways to make the neighbourhood a safer place.

Task 1 Individual
A. You suggest the residents improve safety features of neighbourhood. Give reasons for your suggestion. B. A police officer be invited to talk on security measures C. Residents be taught to defend themselves against intruders. D. “Rukun Tetangga” teams be set up to patrol the neighbourhood at night

Task 2 Group Discussion
Discuss the best way to make the neighbourhood a safer place.


May 2002

As members of the Neighbourhood Watch, you and your friends are concerned about the increase in the number of petty crimes (handbag snatching, stealing of shoes, and breaking into cars) in your neighbourhood. You suggest one reason for this increase.

Task 1 Individual
A. In your opinion, the rise in petty crimes is caused by the increase in the number of drug addicts. Give reasons to support your opinion.  B. the increase in the number of illegal immigrants C. the lack of interest shown by the public D. the increase in the number of unemployed

Task 2 Group Discussion
Discuss which one of the following reasons is the main cause for the increase in petty crimes.


October 2002

Lately there have been several break-ins and vandalism on your school premises. There is a great need to improve security. Your School Board welcomes suggestions from anyone. You would like to recommend a security measure.

Task 1 Individual
A. You feel that the school authorities should employ security guards for the school. Justify your opinion. B. Install an alarm system C. Install grills on all doors & windows D. Get police to make regular patrols.

Task 2 Group Discussion
Discuss which is the most effective measure to improve security in school.


October 2007
 

Crimes against children, such as kidnapping, assault and abuse, are on the increase. The Social Welfare Department invites suggestions from the public on what can be done to protect children from such crimes.

Task 1 Individual
A. You suggest that children should be taught how to protect themselves. Elaborate. B. The school authorities should take safety measures to protect children while they are at school C. The government should impose more severe punishment on those who commit crimes against children.
D. Parents should take greater responsibility in ensuring the safety of their children.


Task 2 Group Discussion
Which is the most effective suggestion to protect children against crimes?

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Past Year Speaking Questions: Theme: National Service

Past Year Speaking Questions

Theme: National Service

May 2005

Task 1

You and your friends have to go for National Service training. How could you help prepare yourself for this event?

A You feel that you should prepare yourself to be physically fit

B You should learn to be more independent

C You should get to know more about the different cultures in Malaysia

D You should get involved in community service

 

 

Task 2

Which of the following would be the most useful way to prepare oneself for NS?

 

 

 

October 2007

Task 1

It is generally agreed that the National Service Programme can be improved. Suggest some ways in which the NSP can be enhanced. Elaborate.

 

A. Boys and girls should be placed in separate camps

B. The NSP should be compulsory for all youths

C. The duration of the programme should be extended

D. The facilities at the camps should be upgraded

 

Task 2

Which is the most useful suggestion to improve the NSP?



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Target date for commencement of class is December 2012, call to register and book a seat.
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The 3 Rule of Thumbs: MUET Writing Task 2

MUET Writing - Opinion Essay Sample

There are a few rule of thumbs when writing the essay (task 2) for the MUET writing component.
Here's a brief outline.

1) Write in clear paragraphs
2) Write at least 350 words
3) Use formal language

Click on the link below. The sample is in the powerpoint.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B53jrH-4k8Q1SG9VdDlUemVNQ0k

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MUET Writing - Task 2 Sample

Writing Task 2 Sample

Prison is not a cure for crime. To reduce crime in the long-term, courts should significantly reduce prison sentences and focus on education and community work to help criminals not to re-offend.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?


Note: The general subject of the question is the best way to reduce crime. It has been given that long prison sentences should be maintained or to reduce it and emphasis on education and community work. Comment on both views. This is a short example. You should write at least 350 words. 4 body paragraphs.


                              There are many different opinions on the best way to reduce crime. The traditional solution is to be hard on criminals and put them in prison for a very long time. An opposing point of view is expressed by people with more modern ideas. They think that education and community work are the long -term solutions to cutting crime. So, who is right - the traditionalist or the modernist?

                              People in favour of reducing prison sentences often argue that prisons should not simply be places of punishment. In traditional prisons, people learn a lot about crime, so when they leave prison, they will commit more crimes. Education, however, gives people the skills to get a job when they leave prison, which means that they will probably not re-offend. Part-time work experience in the community is also very helpful as it is a step back into everyday life in society. People can be in prison, but they can also feel they are doing useful work.

                              On the other hand, some people argue that long prison sentences are right because the punishment should fit the crime. If, for example, someone commits a serious crime such as bank robbery, they should go to prison for a long time. They also believe that reducing prison sentences significantly reduces people's fear of prison and consequently, people will commit more crimes. People will not be frightened of going to a prison which is like a university with learning and work experience opportunity.

                               In conclusion, it is agreeable that education and community work can have an important role in helping reduce crime, but there should also be strict controls on the type of community work prisoners can do. It is important to understand that some people are a real danger to society and need to stay in prison for a very long time.

Good Luck MUET Candidates!

Hi All,

All the best to my students and MUET candidates who'll be sitting for the final 3 papers of MUET.

Remember to manage your time properly for the various components.

For listening, use the reading time wisely, seach out KEY words and PREDICT the possible answers.
Don't despair if you missed a question or two, move on and focus for the next section.

For reading, remember to utilise the reading skills we practiced in class, skim for gist and scan for key words. Circle questions which you are unsure of and come back to them later.

For writing task 1, spend time planning your answer, plan on the graphs, identify the general trends and specific details.

For writing task 2, spend time on reading and understanding the question, identify the general subject and specific task. PLAN your answer. Use the connective phrases. Use the essay structure which you have learned in class.

You have worked hard in class and spend time on your MUET revision.
Just do your best tomorrow.

Good Luck!

MUET TUITION FOR FEB 2013 CANDIDATES

MUET TUITION STARTING DECEMBER 2012
INTENSIVE COURSE FOR MUET FEBRUARY 2013 CANDIDATES

Preparing for MUET FEB/MARCH 2013?
Need to score band 3, 4, 5 or 6 for entry into university?
Need to improve your band score after your first attempt last year?

MUET can be easy with practice, patience and guidance.
Hundreds of our students who started with minimal ability in English, have gone on to score Band 3, 4 and 5 in their test.
They are now in universities like UM, UITM, UIA, UKM, UPM, IMU, UCSI pursuing their tertiary education in Medicine, Pharmacy, Business, Finance, Biotechnology, Law.
Some and improved on their Band score from Band 2 to Band 3 and Band 4, which allows for them to continue their studies in Law, Biotechnology, Engineering etc.

This is a short intensive course for candidates who need help in their MUET preparation.
Notes and materials provided and prepared specifically for scoring in MUET.
Lessons are exam driven for scoring in MUET.
MUET tutor with 12 years experience
15 lessons x 2 hours = 30 hours
Lessons will be held in Cheras
Reasonable fees

Target date for commencement of class is December 2012, call to register and book a seat.

Please call Ms Tang at 014 639 6212 for more information.

(If you can't reach me when you call, its because i'm in class, please leave me a text and i'll call you back.)