Actual PMR Summary Questions
Summary text 2009 – 2011 (actual
PMR)
Year Stimulus /
text type Task
2009 Speech How open burning
affects us
2010 Diary entry Some of the
interesting things they did and saw there
2011 Article How the newspaper
can be a useful tool to students
Summary 2009
A very good morning to the
principal, teachers and friends. In conjunction with World Environment Day, I
would like to highlight an issue which requires our attention-Open Burning.
Do you know that open burning effects us
greatly? You would be surprised to know that itis an activity that greatly
pollutes the environment. This pollution happens when open burning releases
high level of toxic gases into the atmosphere like carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide and hydrogen.
Besides contaminating the atmosphere, these
gases also contribute to the greenhouse effect which leads to global warming.
Meanwhile, the ash that is a by-product of open burning is usually the main
cause of haze.
On certain days when the Air Pollution Index
or API is high, vision can be impaired* and this could lead to accidents and
other mishaps*.
People would also be generally affected by
this irresponsible activity. Some may be affected by respiratory problems and
breathing difficulties. With high contaminants in the air, some may also suffer
from irritation to the eyes, nose and throat.
Meanwhile, certain people may face serious
medical conditions like asthmatic attacks which could be fatal. Open burning
can also cause other ailments like headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and
frighteningly, the life-threatening cancer.
So, do refrain from open burning. Stop before
it is too late! Thank you.
*impaired – weakened or damaged
*mishaps – unlucky accidents
Write a summary on how open
burning affects us.
Your summary must:
— not are more than 60 words,
including the 10 words given below.
— be in continuous writing (not
note form)
— be written in one paragraph
Use your own words as far as
possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows:
We should avoid from carrying out open burning
because it …
PMR 2009 – paragraph 2, line 5
We should avoid from carrying out
open burning because it pollutes the environment.
We should avoid from carrying
out open burning because it (10 w)/
pollutes the environment by releasing
high levels of toxic gases
into the atmosphere. It
contributes
to the greenhouse effect which
leads to global warming.
Furthermore,
the ash that is a
by-product is one of the
main causes of haze. Open
burning may bring about
respiratory
problems and breathing
difficulties.
( 59 w)
Summary 2010
Dear diary,
I had a fantastic time during the
school holidays. After receiving his bonus, Dad took us to Layang-Layang Atoll,
a beautiful coral island, situated north of Sabah.
We checked into the holiday
resort late that evening. Then, we immediately rushed out to witness the
breathtaking sunset. After dinner, we went early to bed, looking forward to the
activities we were going to do the next morning.
Rising early, we went snorkeling
in the cool, clear waters off the island. The scene before us was colourful and
amazing. The live corals floated along with the movements of the current and we
saw a wonderful variety of fish. Among them were puffer fish, clown fish and
angel fish.
The next day, we had another
wonderful experience. We went scuba-diving under the supervision of an expert.
I was glad to be close to nature. I thanked God for giving me this wonderful
opportunity.
On our last night, we stayed
awake till the wee hours of the morning. It was because we were enjoying a fine
barbecue by the seaside with fish that we had caught from the sea.
It was certainly a memorable
holiday.
Nisha
Nisha and her family enjoyed
themselves at Layang-Layang Atoll.
Write a summary on some of the
interesting things they did and saw there.
Your summary must:
— not be more than 60 words,
including the 10 words given below.
— be in continuous writing (not
note form)
— be written in one paragraph
Use your own words as far as
possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows:
Upon checking into the holiday
resort, Nisha and her family…
PMR 2010 – paragraph 2, line 5
Upon checking into the holiday resort, Nisha
and her family witnessed the breathtaking sunset.
Upon checking into the holiday
resort, Nisha and her family
(10w)/
Immediately rushed off to see
the breathtaking sunset. Early in
the morning, they went
snorkelling
and saw a colourful and
amazing scenery. The next day,
they went scuba-diving and
enjoyed
being close to nature. On
the last night, they enjoyed
a delicious barbeque till the
early Hours of the morning.
(60 w)
Summary 2011
The newspaper is an extremely
useful learning tool to students today. Besides being easily available and
affordable, it offers them numerous benefits.
A survey carried out on the benefits of the
newspaper clearly shows that students who read the newspaper have a better
understanding of the world around them. This is because they are better informed
of the current issues happening around the world. Hence, they become more
knowledgeable.
As language proficiency seems to be a problem
amongst students these days, reading the newspaper also helps them improve
their language skills. As such, they are able to put into practice what they
have learnt.
Meanwhile, once outside the classroom,
students can use the newspaper to be a continuous source of education and
information. For example, it can be used to obtain reference material or ideas
for their school assignments.
The newspaper today also motivates students to
learn because it contains educational supplements that help them with their
lessons. Besides, they also encourage students to develop their thinking skills
through extensive reading.
It is without doubt that the
newspaper is beneficial to the students. As such, we should encourage them to
read the newspaper every day.
Write a summary on how the
newspaper can be a useful tool to students.
Your summary must:
— not be more than 60 words,
including the 10 words given below.
— be in continuous writing (not
note form)
— be written in one paragraph
Use your own words as far as
possible without changing its original meaning. Begin your summary as follows:
The newspaper is a useful tool that helps students
to …
PMR 2011- Paragraph 2, line 2
The newspaper is a useful tool that helps
students to have better understanding of the world around them.
The newspaper is a useful
tool that helps students to(10w)
/
have better understanding of the
world around them. Thus, they
become well informed of the
current issues. It helps students
to improve their language skills
and Is a continuous source
of information and education. It
contains educational supplements
that help
to encourage and develop thinking
skills among students.
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