Information transfer

INFORMATION TRANSFER (ENGLISH PAPER 2 – SECTION B (Part b)

This writing task tests how well you can transfer information from given stimulus to a table and construct grammatically correct sentences to form short paragraphs of your decisions.

Instructions:

1. Read the question carefully to understand on what you are supposed to write. 2. Take your time to think and write only one paragraph. 3. State your choice clearly.4. Start your answer with most important reason for your choice.5. Each point must be followed by good reasons.

How to write your reasons

TOPIC REASONS1 Place /

Venue / Location

I can go there easily.It is near my house.I can go there at anytime.It is a nice place.It is a beautiful place.

2 Society It is very enjoyable.It is very useful and has a lot of benefits.I can gain more knowledge.I can improve my vocabulary.I can widen my knowledge.I shall be more confident of myself.I can get a lot of new friends.I can do something beneficial during my free time.I shall be able to know more about new things.It gives me a pleasant feeling.It teaches me to be independent / confident.My parents always encourage me.

3 Price /Fee /Fare /Rent

It is reasonable and affordable.I can save my money for other expenses. It is a reasonable price and I think I can afford it.It is worth buying.The price is low and reasonable.I can afford to pay for it / buy it.It is cheaper than the others.

4 Free gift /Discount /Offer /Souvenir

It is an attractive offer.I can save my pocket money.I do not have to buy it anymore as I have one at home.I don’t have to spend more to buy for it.

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5 Food /Drinks /Menu /Dishes /Meal

It is delicious and appetizing.It is nutritious, tasty and appetizing.It is my favourite food / drink.It is good for my health.

6 Transport It is comfortable / convenient.I can relax myself during the journey.It is an economical way of travelling.It is suitable for a long journey.It is fast and I won’t feel bored.I can enjoy watching the beautiful scenery along the journey.

7 Facility I can enjoy them.I can use them.It is comfortable and convenient.

8 Date /Time /Duration

I am free at that time.It takes a shorter / longer time to finish it.I would not feel bored.The time is enough for me to spend it there.

9 Colour /Fashion /Pattern /Design

It is beautiful / attractive / eye-catching.It is my favourite colour / design.It suits me.It is the latest fashion / pattern / design.

10 Occupation I can earn money for living.It teaches me to be responsible / independent.I will commit to my job.I can support my family / parents.

11 Pen-pal We can exchange ideas.We can share the same hobby / ideas / interest.I can learn many new things from her / him.I shall be able to know more about his / her country.I have a chance to visit him / her country one day.

12 Pets It is cute.It is easy to look after / to take care / to manage.It is easy to feed.I can play with it.It can be great company to me.It can help to look after the house.

13 Material It is cool and comfortable.It is long-lasting.It is worth to buy it.I can wear it for a long time.

14 Finally /Lastly

I am sure I have made the best choice.Definitely, my choice is right.I hope my father / mother / brother / sister will like my choice and appreciate it.


Examples (Year 5)

Your parents want to buy a house. Which house would you like your parents to buy?


Write down your points and reasons then write the complete sentences.

Point / Introduction Reason Complete sentence

IntroductionI would like my parents to buy a single-storey semi-detached house

because there are enough rooms for us.

I would like my parents to buy a single-storey semi detached house because there are enough rooms for us.

Point 1The house has three bedrooms and it is suitable

because there are only three members in my family.

The house has three bedrooms and it is suitable because there are only three members in my family.

Point 2It has two bathrooms but it doesn’t matter

because my parents can use one and I can use the other bathroom.

In addition, it has two bathrooms but it doesn’t matter because my parents can use one and I can use the other bathroom.

Point 3It has a small garden and I am sure my mother would love it

because she likes gardening.

Besides, it has a small garden and I am sure my mother would love it because she likes gardening.

Point 4I can cycle with my friends to school

because the house is only a few minutes far from my school.

Moreover, I can cycle with my friends to school because the house is only a few minutes far from my school.

Point 5The price is not too high for my parents

because both of them are working.

Furthermore, the price is not too high for my parents because both of them are working.

Closure I am sure I have made the right choice and hope my parents will like my choice.

I am sure I have made the right choice and I hope my parents will like my choice.


Your family would like to go for a holiday. Which destination would you like for your family to go?


Now, write down your points and reasons then write the complete sentences.


IntroductionI would like my family to go to

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your school is not far from your house. Which picture would you choose to show how would you go to your school?




IntroductionI would prefer to

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


You would like to have a pet. Which one would you ask you parents to buy for you?




IntroductionI would like to have

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your father would like to plant a fruit tree. Which plant would you suggest to your father to plant?




IntroductionI would suggest to my father to plant a

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your mother prepares breakfast for you. Which one would you prefer to have for your breakfast?




IntroductionI would prefer

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your school promotes various clubs for you to choose to join. Which club would you like to join?




IntroductionI would choose to join

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your mother would like to buy a cooking utensil. Which one would you suggest her to buy?




IntroductionI would like my mother to buy a

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your mother wants to wear something for her sister’s wedding. Which one would you suggest your mother to wear?




IntroductionI would suggest my mother to wear a

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your school wants you to take up a game. Which game would you choose?




IntroductionI would choose to take up

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your family is planning to go for a month-long holiday somewhere in Malaysia. Which type of house would you like to stay?




IntroductionI would choose to stay in

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your father wants to buy a new smartphone. Which model would you suggest to your father?




IntroductionI would suggest to father to buy

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


You want to join an activity during the school holidays. Which activity would you choose?




IntroductionI would suggest to join the

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


The school holidays are coming. Where would you like to spend your holidays?




IntroductionI would like to spend my holidays with

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


(Year Six)

You would like to have a pen-pal. Which one would you choose to be your pen-pal?




IntroductionI would choose

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


You would like to go for a holiday with your family. Which destination would you like for your family to go?




IntroductionI would choose to go on

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


You want to go for a game lesson. Which game would you choose?




IntroductionI would choose to go on

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


You want to go and see for a show. Which one would you choose to see?




IntroductionI would choose to see

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


Your father wants you to take an extra lesson of your favourite music instrument. Which one would you choose to take?




IntroductionI would choose to take the

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


You want to buy a set of coloured pencils. Which one would you like to buy?




IntroductionI would choose to buy the

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


You want to learn how to make something useful for your house. Which one would you choose to learn?




IntroductionI would choose to learn how to

because

Point 1

Point 2 .

Point 3

Point 4

Point 5

Closure


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