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English SPM Part 1 – Short Communicative Message

Model Answer

To : rafienaim@mxm.com
Subject : Consolation and Encouragement Over Essay Writing
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Hi Rafie,
Sorry to hear of your disappointment. I felt your pain, too. Look at your situation with the
right perspective and don’t let it overcome you. Life has ups and downs.
In school, your essays are considered excellent. But, away from school in a competition,
it is a different story. The way your teachers and the judges look at your essays is subjective.
As one man’s meat is another man’s poison, don’t be discouraged. Show your mettle! Prove
them wrong. Go for other competitions!
I’m here to give moral support always.
Kak Long

WORD Bank
perspective – a particular attitude or point of view
subjective – based on personal feelings or opinions

IDIOMS

ups and downs – a succession of good and bad experiences
one man’s meat is another man’s poison – things liked or enjoyed by one person may be
distasteful to another
show your mettle – show how tough one is

Model Invitation to Plan and Participate in
7 Camping Trip

You received an email from a friend who is in charge of organising a camping trip for a
group of young teens from a children’s home.

Hello Ian,
Sorry to be writing to you so late at night. However, I’m sure you will forgive me after
you have read my mail. I’ll be going on a camping trip with some young teens from
a children’s home – my good deed for the end of year holidays! You are a natural
born organiser cum leader while I’m always the follower! I’m already on pins and

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