My notes will be
written for those preparing to sit for the MUET examination. I will focus the important aspects with the
hope that the readers would benefit from it and would manage to get good scores
in the MUET examination. You need to score at least a Band 2 to get into
reputable IPTA s and at least a Band 4 for certain faculties such as Law and
English. The exam is now administered three times a year – in MARCH, JULY, and
OCT./NOV. Please check the MPM website for the registration dates. The
registration is opened online. You can get the PIN number by paying RM 1 at any BSN branch or you could
go directly to MPM in Selayang to register. The last registration date for the July exam was last week, 19th
April 2013.
There are 4 papers for MUET:
i)
800/1 – Listening – 20
Questions (30 minutes)
ii)
800/2 – Speaking – 2 Questions :
a) Task A- Individual Presentation(2 minutes)
b) Task B- Group Discussion ( 10 minutes: 2.5 mins. X 4 candidates)
iii)
800/3 – Reading – 45 Questions
(120 minutes)
iv)
800/4 –Writing – 2 Questions (90
minutes):
a)
Question 1 ( On given
stimulus)- 150-200 words
b)
Question2 ( extended essay) –
more than 350 words.
TIPS ON PAPER 4
(WRITING)
For Question 1 ,please take note of the following::
v It is important for you to understand the question and the
format required.
v Study the visuals/ stimulus-Interpret the graphics/ visuals given and RELATE/LINK them by comparing and explaining the data
given.
v Make short notes from the analysis. The data given MUST be accurate.
v Use a variety of appropriate words to describe trends.
v Pay attention to your grammar: tenses, sentence structures, spelling
etc.
v Do not add unnecessary words or use figurative language.
v Leave out irrelevant information and your opinions in your answers.
v Do not exceed the word count (150 -200 words only).
For Question 1, marks are awarded based on
the following:
A)
Task Fulfilment : (
understanding of tasks given, developing of ideas, organising and presenting of
ideas) – 20 marks.
B)
Language Used :
(variety of words used (vocabulary), appropriate expressions, grammar and
mechanics used)- 20 marks.
ESSAY OUTLINE FOR QUESTION 1
1)
Title
2)
Paragraph 1 :
i)
Introduction- general
statements.
ii)
Overview / Overall Trend (
Key features + Trend words) You
MUST relate all the stimulus given.
3)
Paragraph 2:
On Analysis and
Synthesis of Data : should have the following:
i)
Key Features ( key words used in the stimulus)
ii)
Trend words ( eg. highest /
lowest ,numbers/ changes shown)
iii)
Percentage/ numbers from given
data
4)
Paragraph 3:
Conclusion : describe / reaffirm general trend shown.
For
Question 1 given below:
-
Study the chart and table given
– you MUST link / relate the information
from the chart and table given.
PERINGATAN
PENTING:
- Calon mesti
menghubungkaitkan informasi/ data dalam kedua-dua visual. Kegagalan berbuat
demikian menyebabkan anda tidak dapat markah yang baik untuk trend . Trend
MESTI mengandungi
i) Key
Features / KATA KUNCI ( Fiction,
Non-Fiction, Magazine, Mac, September dll) DAN
ii) Perkataan yang menunjukkan trend (highest/
lowest etc).
- Analisis dan Sintesis mesti
mengandungi KEY FEATURES + TREND+ DATA (spt.- %)
- Sintesis adalah perbandingan antara data dalam grafik yang diberikan
. Semakin banyak sintesis semakin tinggi skor yang akan diperolehi.
- JANGAN SEKALI MENAMBAH PENDAPAT ANDA- hanya guna maklumat yang
diberi.
- Semak kesalahan tatabahasa untuk markah yang tinggi – kurangkan /
elakkan ‘single word error'
Using the tips given above, answer Question 1 given. I
will post sample scripts at a later date for your guide. To my students please
email your essay s to me. HAPPY WRITING!
