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Pre-writing
Use the tree map to help you SMK Intan Form 1A- Class of 2015 Reunion
organise your information.
Write a reply to Azmie’s email
to gather more information Information you Information you
about the reunion. When already know want to know
writing your email:
• look at the sample email Form 1A - class of 2015 reunion Date
that has been given
• use the tips to write the email A few teachers have been contacted ...
• be courteous when Melisa is collecting money ...
requesting for information
Other information Accommodation

Examples: Could you please tell me when the reunion
will be held?
May I know what time the event will start?

A The Simple Present Tense
Study the table on how the Simple Present Tense is used.

The Simple Present
Tense is used for Examples
daily routines • Johan starts work at 6 o’clock every morning.
• They start work at 6 o’clock every morning.
timetables, programmes • The counselling session begins at 9 a.m. daily.
universal truths • The Earth revolves around the sun.

TASK 1 Complete the sentences below with the
Simple Present Tense.
1. Dr Amiruddin Wahab ... (work) at Cybercrime • When the subject is singular,
Security Malaysia. the verb takes an ‘s’.
2. Jane ... (attend) counselling sessions concerning • When the subject is plural,
her online addiction every day. the verb does not take an ‘s’.
3. As many as 30 Malaysians ... (fall) victim to • I and you are the exceptions
cybercrime daily. to the rule.
4. Light ... (travel) faster than sound.

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