Page 19 - Success Model Essays SPM 2022

English SPM Part 1 – Short Communicative Message

Model
8 The Tragic Flood

You received a letter from a friend who heard about the flood you and your family
experienced a month ago.
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.
Hi,
I’m sorry for not writing earlier. I was out of the country on a project and only learnt
about your experience with the flood on my return last week. I was really shaken
up by the information heard from our friends. My apologies for not being around to
offer comfort or help in any way.
Do you remember how much my family and I suffered when our house was
destroyed in a fire five years ago? You helped me ride out the problem emotionally
and physically. Please give me some details of your situation and how I may help
out.

Write to me when you feel comfortable to do so.
Helena

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

Model Answer

To : helenalee@mxm.com
Subject : Experience with the Tragic Flood

Dear Helena,
Thank you for your concern and offer of assistance. We’re grateful to have survived and
are still picking up the pieces physically and emotionally.
It rained non-stop for a week and the night before the floods was a night of horror with
torrential rain. The river behind the vegetable plots rose to above the danger level. We packed
and left hurriedly. From news reports, our locality had turned into swirling areas of destruction.
We returned to a scene of devastation – no house, no land - only mud and slime.
Your moral support is good enough.
Jefri

14