Task 1

Hi, a very good morning to the examiners and my fellow friends. As we are talking about 题目.There are
three reasons why I think so.

In conclusion, I think that though there may be many others who can influence a person’s character –
ultimately, parents are the greatest influencers of all. With that, I conclude my speech. Thank you very
much.

Task 2

I think that parents play a big part in influencing their child’s character, but after listening to Candidate D
I would have to agree that famous personalities have more influence in a person’s character. The reason
is because (add on one point to Candidate D’s answers).

Content

Teachers follow students through each pivotal stage of development. At six to eight hours a day, five
days a week, as a teacher are poised to become one of the most influential people in students’ life. After
their parents, children will first learn from them, their elementary school teacher. As children become
young adults, learning throughout middle school and into high school, teachers will answer their
questions, listen to their problems and teach them about this new phase of their lives. Teachers not only
watch the students grow also help them grow.

Teachers are founts of experience. They have already been where their students are going, undergone
what they will go through and are in a position to pass along lessons, not only regarding subject matter,
but lessons on life

Friends-The best person to go to for advice.

When you come to her with a problem, she’ll listen to you vent, and help you solve your issue, right then
and there. Best friends look out for each other, and there’s nothing she would want more than to see
you succeed. So if you’ve got a problem with your sleazy boss, she’ll tell you exactly what to say and how
to approach the problem.

If you need help making an important decision, she will give you an answer.

If you want to know if you should go to the gym, she'll be very honest with you. Your friend is a great
influence on you because she teaches you how to strike a balance between calm and hard work. So if
you start turning into a couch potato, she'll tell your fat ass to stop eating Mexican food and start
exercising. On the other hand, if you look good, she will tell you to relax. She is your best advice giver
and number one decision maker.
(Cash)The first reason is with cash he can buy the things that he needs when he gets there. There will
me a lot of things that he will need like new books, stationery, clothes and food. He will also need to pay
for transportation like taking the bus or train to go to the university campus. As we know, it is very
expensive in England so any money we give him will be very useful.

Secondly, my brother can use the money to buy a mobile phone when he gets to England. I think this is
very important in case of emergencies so we can contact him easily. Furthermore, he can sms us and
keep us updated with his progress in his studies there. Hence, if we really miss him we can just give him
a call.

Finally, I also think giving him money is the best choice because it is light and doesn’t take up a lot of
space. If we were to give him a computer, books or winter clothes it will be very heavy and bulky for him
to bring to England. Therefore, I think that it is much easier to bring money and buy those things when
he gets there.

(Computer) Firstly, as a university student, my brother will have to do many assignments. If he has a
laptop computer he can bring it everywhere and consequently, do his work anytime and anywhere.
Thus, he will not have to share the computers at the computer room with other students and he will be
able to do his work more quickly and efficiently.

Another point is that when he boards the plane from KLIA to London, he will be able to bring the laptop
with him easily because it is compact and light compared to a desktop computer. Hence, it will not be
too much trouble to transport it to England.

Last but not least, if he has a laptop he will be able to connect to the internet. This has two main
advantages as firstly, he can do a lot of research online. Furthermore, he can keep in touch with friends
and family here in Malaysia by e-mail.

(suitable Clothes) The main purpose for buying him some suitable clothing is because the weather in
England is very different from the weather in our country. There are four seasons there so he will need
to have different clothes for different situations. For example, we can buy him some sweaters,
cardigans, scarves, snowcaps, thick socks and gloves and many more. These will definitely keep him
warm in winter.

The second reason is we think that he should have clothes that reflect our Malaysian identity. This is
because he will be a young ambassador for our country so if he has a few sets of traditional clothing like
the Baju Melayu or formal Batik shirts, I am sure he will not only look good but promote our culture
overseas.

Lastly, neat clothes make a good impression. For instance, if we buy him some everyday clothes like
jeans and trousers with nice shirts and matching ties, this will give him a good feeling about himself so
he will walk a bit straighter and talk a bit wiser. Moreover, people will look at him and have a good
impression about Malaysian students.

(Malaysian food) First and foremost, one of the main problems Malaysians face when studying overseas
is that it is hard to find Halal food. We feel it is a good idea to give him some Malaysian foodstuff
because it will take time for him to get used to the place and find out where to buy Halal food. Thus, in
the meantime he can enjoy the Malaysian foodstuff that we have given to him.
The next reason is because some of the foodstuff we are used to having here in Malaysia is quite hard to
find in UK. Most students studying overseas really enjoy eating Maggi Mee and sambal belacan. For
instance, it is also hard to find the right spices for curry and rendang and so on so if we supply him with
enough Malaysian foodstuff, he can eat it whenever he misses home.
My advice to her is that she should study part time.

First and foremost, by studying part time, she can search for a part time job to earn some money. This is
because during part time studies, she will not have daily classes or even that often. For instance, she can
work part time in a nearby kiosk, Mc Donald or working in the university area. Hence, she can pay for
her tuition fees, accommodation, books and so on from the money she earned.

Secondly, she can work in a company that gives sponsorship for her studies. In exchange, she will be
bonded to the company for a period of time. Furthermore, she does not have to worry as the company
will cover for all her fees. To illustrate, she will be working with the company in the morning and having
classes at night or on weekends like at Open University.

On top of that, studying part time gives her an advantage to pay for her fees slowly. My reason for this
is because part time studies require a longer duration to finish her studies. Therefore, she will be able to
pay her fees slowly. Moreover, she has a much longer time to save her money.

studies full time.

Firstly, she will be able to achieve better results when studying full time. This is because she can
concentrate on her academics. In addition, she needs to work hard to achieve success. As a result, she
can work hard to be on the dean’s list.

My second point is she can apply for scholarships or study loans with flexible repayment with her good
results. The main reason for this is because scholarships and loans can help her to ease the burden of
her family. As an illustration, she has to study hard to achieve great marks or pointers and apply for
financial support during the second semester and if she gets a 4 pointer result the loan can be converted
into a scholarship.

Last but not least, she can find a better job with higher salary quicker after graduation rather than
studying part time. My reason for this is because her studies has a shorter duration of time to finish.
Furthermore, she can help her family by providing financial support after she has a job. For instance, she
will obtain more money with her qualification rather than just work part time because a degree can get
her a higher salary. Even as a graduated teacher, she can earn minimum RM3000 a month compared to
RM900 minimum wages.

postpone her studies for one year as our government has approved the gap year system now.

First of all, she can find a permanent job instead of working part time if she postpones her studies. My
reason for this is because a permanent job has a better and higher salary than a part time job.
Furthermore, the salary for a permanent job can be raised higher as time goes by. As an illustration, she
could earn approximately RM1200 per month and above by working permanently whereas she would
only earn around RM750 monthly part time.

My second point is she will be able to save a greater amount of money. This is due to she has more time
when she postpones her studies. She can save a certain amount of money a month for a whole year.
Moreover, if it is an office hour job, she can also do online business, baking and selling, catering and
many more.
 Finally, she will be able to help her family with their financial problem. The main reason for this is
because she can focus on earning money instead of worrying about not being able to focus on her
studies. In addition, she does not have to worry about any overdue fees for her to settle as soon as
possible.

should start a business online.

Firstly, she can earn her own money by doing an online business. Social media is one of the mediums
for people around us to communicate with each other. Due to the very high number of users, it
increases the probability for every percentage of the buyers. There are a lot of social media sites or apps
and pages that we could start with. For instance, Whatsapp, Wechat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
LinkedIn and so on.

Moving on to my next point, doing a business online saves a lot of cost. The main reason for this is
because she does not have to rent for a shop to display and sell. Moreover, she can save her money by
reducing the transportation cost. To illustrate, she will need to pay for the transportation fees to her
workplace.

Lastly, doing an online business is easier for everyone. My reason for this is because nowadays
everyone can access the internet from any location through various gadgets and devices such as
computers, mobile phones, tablets and many more.

I strongly believe that reducing paper usage is the best way to reduce wastage.

First and foremost, reducing paper usage gives us environmental benefits. My main reason for this is
because we can save a lot of trees from being cut down. Trees provide oxygen to both humans and
animals. Therefore, to have more or sufficient oxygen, the number of humans and animals should never
overpopulate the amount of plants and trees. Moreover, trees are habitats to certain species of animals.

Secondly, we are able to save our cost if the usage of paper is reduced. This is because when we use less
paper, we will also reduce the cost for storage, toner, printing, labour, postage, packaging, disposal and
so on. To illustrate, we should always use both sides of the papers and maximise the use of the space. In
the office, we should always think before we start printing on paper. Therefore, less usage of paper
saves a huge amount of money.

In my point of view, reducing plastics usage is a very good way to minimise the amount of waste that we
produce.

At the forefront of this issue is the fact that overuse of plastics will cause pollution. The reason for this is
because plastics are non-biodegradable. This means that they take hundreds or even thousands of years
to breakdown. Those plastic wastes take up precious space in landfills. As a result, they pollute the
environment such as oceans, groundwater and soil when the chemical compounds in the plastics leach
through the soil. We may not be able to eliminate them all, but we can reduce the usage of plastics by
replacing plastic bags with paper bags or reusable shopping bags. Hence, we will be able to save the
environment from being polluted by reducing the usage of plastics.
A second crucial point to ponder is that the making of plastic itself has already used a lot of energy and
earth’s resources. As an illustration, we take plastic bottles for example from producing the bottle, to
filling it with water, to transporting it to stores and then to our home. It obviously requires a lot of
energy compared to producing tap water. To reduce plastics usage, one of the things we can do is that
we should boil our own drinking water instead of buying bottles of drinking water.

my suggestion is to reduce electricity usage.

My first point is that we can save our money by reducing the use of electricity. This is because electricity
usage at home can be up to 90% compared to other sources. For example, the use of televisions, fans,
lights, heaters, air-conditioners, chargers and many more that require electrical power to function. To
reduce this phenomenon, we can replace normal light bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs and same goes
to the other electrical appliances and electronic devices. Hence, our electric bills can be effectively
reduced with minimum usage of electricity.

On top of that, we should reduce electrical power consumption because of the limited non-renewable
resources. In Malaysia, electricity is generated from the burning of fossil fuels whereas in other
countries, they are using unlimited resources such as the sun, wind and tides. Additionally, the burning
of fossil fuels will also cause environmental pollution. As an illustration, river and sea water are polluted
by chemicals and polluted air from the release of unfiltered smokes. Therefore, the environment can be
saved by reducing electricity usage.

From my perspective, I think that we should reduce petroleum usage.

For starters, we need to remember that petroleum is a non-renewable resource. Why do I say so?
Because petroleum is indeed a very limited resource that is extracted from the deep sea and sooner or
later, it will all disappear in a blink of an eye. There are a lot of products made from petroleum. One of
the things that we can do to reduce the use of petroleum is to discontinue the usage of plastics, soaps as
well as perfume and scented products. Thus, we are able to lengthen the duration of petroleum usage
before it is all used up.

My next point is that traffic jams can be reduced. My reason for this is because petroleum and
transportation are strongly related to each other. We should change our vehicle usage patterns. Take for
instance, we should use our own car a lot less and start walking, biking and using public transportations
more. Moreover, we should also schedule our trips. For example, we may plan a weekly shopping trip
instead of going four or five times per week. Therefore, we will face less traffic jam if we use less
petroleum in terms of transportation.

My last point is that reducing petroleum usage can also pollute the environment less. To produce energy
from petroleum, it must undergo the process of burning. The burning of fuel will result in the release of
unhealthy and toxic fumes. Nowadays, technological advancement is the solution to this problem. Cars
which require fuel and gasoline are replaced with car batteries, solar power energy and even hybrid
electric generated power like the Toyota Prius. Hence, pollution can be controlled if petroleum usage is
significantly decreased.
Hectic lifestyle is the most probable cause for feeling tired.

If you’re constantly feeling tired it’s possible that you are not getting enough sleep. Most people need
around eight hours of sleep each night, however this varies from person to person so it’s important to
find out how much sleep you need to feel your best. Keep track of how many hours of sleep you are
getting every night and if it is less than 7-8 hours this could be the reason for your constant fatigue. Try
using Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock to track your sleep patterns. To improve your quality of sleep avoid having
caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol too close to when you go to bed. Instead, try having a herbal tea that
contains chamomile, lavender, or lemon balm (PDF) to help you fall asleep.

When you are feeling tired and lethargic, often the last thing you really feel like doing is getting up and
exercising. However, lack of exercise has been found to be linked with constant feelings of tiredness.
Additionally, if you do something a little more strenuous after not having exercised well in a while, this
will leave you feeling a lot more drained than you should. If you do begin to exercise more, it is
important to make sure your diet reflects this, as if you are exercising without having consumed the
necessary calories, you can experience dizziness and exhaustion. The recommended daily allowance of
calories should be sufficient for a moderate amount of exercise.

Their environment is the most probable cause for feeling tired.

Make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet when you are trying to fall asleep. When it is dark your body
releases melatonin to relax the body and help you fall asleep. Try getting blackout curtains or use an eye
mask to block out any light, and if you read in bed use a dimmer light. Try to avoid using your
smartphone and any other digital devices for at least thirty minutes before going to bed. Research has
suggested (PDF) that the blue light emitted by this type of device can suppress your body's production of
melatonin.

Loud or sudden noises disrupt sleep so make sure you go to sleep in a quiet environment. If that's not
possible you can reduce external noise by using ear plugs. Unlike loud and sudden noises, soft and
steady sounds can help you to relax so try listening to white noise or other relaxing sounds when you
are trying to sleep.

Poor time management is the most probable cause for feeling tired.

Poor time management can affect your health too. The thing is, poor time management could lead to
decreased productivity and stress, and stress can cause fatigue. To avoid it, develop a habit of making
to-do lists daily, making sure that those lists are not too long. Learn to prioritize your tasks and try to
accomplish the most important tasks first. Break the habit of working the whole day and night – you
have the whole day for your tasks. This way, you won’t earn more money; it can lead to serious health
problems instead. After all, wealth is nothing without health!

Poor time management will affect your decision-making ability. The reason is time management skills
help you avoid stress and tiredness. This has a powerful effect on the quality of your decisions and, in
turn, affects almost every aspect of your life, from your career progression to your relationships,
friendships and social life. Through effective time management, you can avoid making the poor decisions
that you make when you’re feeling stressed, tired or pressured.
Unhealthy habits is the most probable cause for feeling tired.

What you eat (or don't eat) can affect how much you do or don't sleep. Not eating enough, or eating
foods that are not nutritious can cause fatigue. If you eat foods that cause spikes in your blood sugar, as
soon as those sugars drop, you feel fatigued. Eat a balanced diet, complete with fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, and protein. Avoid or limit junk foods high in sugar and fat.

Skipping breakfast or waiting too long between meals. When you skip breakfast, your body perceives
the prolonged ‘fast’ as a stressful event and pumps out extra stress hormones. If you’re already stressed
out by a too-busy life and schedule, this is the last thing you need. Taking time to eat a solid, balanced
breakfast will launch your day with more energy and stop you feeling tired all the time.

I think A good student comes well-prepared for class

First, a good student should be prepared for classes in a practical sense. This means getting a good
night's sleep and eating a healthy breakfast so that you are alert and can focus. Next, you need to be
prepared with whatever materials are needed for the class, such as a copy of the assigned readings,
note taking materials, and drafts of written work for peer-editing sessions. If you are not prepared, you
will not be able to participate effectively in the class.

Next, on a university level, Good student must complete the assigned readings before class. Professors
will not summarize for students who neglected to do the readings as that wastes the time of students
who did prepare. Also, you won't be able to ask questions about parts of the readings you had difficulty
understanding if you did not do the readings, nor will you be able to participate in class discussion,
something particularly important in seminars.

A good student participates actively in the classroom.

speaking up in class helps students to practice their public speaking skills. For many professionals,
delivering information to a group - either in a speech, presentation, or interview - must be done
verbally. While you can certainly read about this skill and get a good idea of how it works from a book,
the only way to perfect it is to do it. Students who speak out during class and actively participate in an
open discussion with their peers get ample opportunity to practice and refine this skill in a safe
environment that will not impact their professional livelihood.

Students who participate in guided classroom discussions learn essential life skills as well, including the
importance of active listening. Too often we listen only to reply, waiting our turn at the mic so we can
say our piece. By creating an atmosphere of understanding and encouraging students to listen with the
goal of understanding, we can improve their communication skills.

A good student volunteers to help others.

One of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to commit to a shared
activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to an area. It
strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, exposing you to people
with common interests, neighborhood resources, and fun and fulfilling activities.
Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing good for others and the community, which
provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride
and identity. And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of
your life and future goals.

A good student obeys rules and regulations.

One of the main reasons school rules exist is to create safety for students. Above all else, teachers and
administrators want to ensure that everyone arrives at school safely and makes it home in good shape.
For this reason, there may be some basic safety rules, such as no running in the halls, no crossing the
street without help from the guard, no horseplay on the playground and no bringing items that could be
used as weapons to school. If students break these rules, they could end up getting hurt.

Following rules doesn't just show respect for fellow classmates; it also shows that students respect their
teachers, administrators and other adults on the school's staff. Teachers and principals don’t create
rules without a good reason for doing so. When students follow those rules, they’re showing the adults
that they respect the teachers’ authority and guidance. When teachers and students trust and respect
each other, it makes for a better learning environment, too.