A TALK – “BENEFITS OF A HOBBY”

Good morning to our wise principal, beloved teachers, and all my friends. In this lovely
and breezy morning, I would like to deliver a talk entitled, “Benefits of a Hobby”.

I am sure that everyone in this humble assembly has their own hobby. A hobby can be
any activity that can be done during our spare time, and a hobby is also something that can be
done indoor or even outdoor. Be it a relaxing or a strenuous activity, the purpose of a hobby is to
provide pleasure and satisfaction whilst the passing time. It is always a win-win situation to have
a hobby at bay.

On the other hand, a hobby can chase boredom away. For instance, we can do rafting,
boating, swimming, etc. These activities are proven to offer healthy benefits as they are thrilling,
as well as physically and mentally challenging. You will definitely have no time to feel bored and
it is like killing two birds with a stone!

Furthermore, a hobby also allows us to have a healthy pastime. If physical activities don’t
interest you, there are more brainstorming activities that offer alertness and mental stimulation.
We can also think outside the box by doing arts or music. Another example is by reading a book
from the popular series of “Harry Potter”. This will give us the imaginations of being in a magical
world that can certainly stimulate our brain. Moreover, storytelling can also broaden our
vocabulary and knowledge, as well as serve as our entertainment.

That’s all from me about the benefits of a hobby. Have a nice day and thank you all for
your attentive ears.
 My Family's Outing at Bukit Segar
A couple weeks ago, my family and I went for an outing to Bukit Segar waterfall. The trip
took us about an hour to reach our destination. It was a pleasant journey as we saw endless layouts
of breathtaking terrain along the way.

The waterfall sparkled during that sultry day and the freshness of the air made the place
magical. The mesmerizing scene of cascading waterfall made my siblings and I jumped into
excitements as we changed into our swimming trunks. We dived into the crystal clear water with
haste. The chilly water touched our nerves in a very serene way.

We were swimming and splashing water towards each other, laughter was bursting through
the refreshing air, while others were seen to be netting some fishes. The overall experience was
soothing to the ears and mind to listen the cascading waterfall splashed the cool water beneath. The
paradise-like place was not a miss for me to take pictures. So, we took a family photo to keep the
memorable day as a souvenir.

Our stomach began rumbling and roaring like a monster after some time in the water. My
mother then spread the mat on the ground and began displaying food on it. She prepared many
scrumptious delicacies for us to grab a bite. My father also helped her with arranging the food. My
little brother and sister were the first to dig in. We finished the food as if we were fasting the whole
time. Everyone was satisfied thus we packed our stuff and reached home before dusk.

The family outing at the waterfall was simply an example of how our family members bond
and loosen up during our free time. All of us should keep a close-knitted relationship family because
blood is thicker than water. There are plenty other ways of achieving it such as cooking together,
cleaning the house together, visiting relatives who are close to our hearts, or even going to the park
for basking or going to the movies. Therefore, healthy relationships among family can be
accomplished for a healthier emotional growth.
AN ACCIDENT I WITNESSED (RECOUNT)

It was a breezy Saturday morning. I was taking a walk to make a stop at my favourite Mr
Raju’s ‘nasi lemak’ stall before heading to an extra class. I was in a cloud nine after receiving
my food to fuel the day. As I was getting my change, the sound of a loud brake screeching
and a bang were vibrating through the air. I almost dropped my change from the
astonishment. There was an accident happened just a few meters away from the stall!

Within minutes, onlookers were already crowding the place of the event. I also joined to
witness the unfortunate scene. I saw a guy in his brand new car took a huge hit on the back
of a school bus. Mr Raju quickly made a call to the authorities while the other guys were
trying to rescue the unconscious man in the car. Due to the terrible crumple of the black
Sedan, they were not able to take him out. People were getting scared as the smoke of the
car was getting thicker and thicker. We were warned to stand afar.

Luckily, the firefighters arrived along with the ambulance. As fast as lightning, the heroic
firemen used multiple tools to get the poor guy out and quickly put him on a stretcher. He
was then sent to the hospital. Policemen also arrived to secure and jot details of the scene.
Investigations were done and it turns out, the guy was unconscious due to non stop working
at night. He rushed home to see his family yet he couldn’t make it. Thankfully he is now safe
and sound in the hospital and there were no one in the school bus except the driver since it
was a Saturday! The driver was also fine and the bus was able to claim the insurance. After
awhile, the crowds dispersed and I continued my journey to my extra class feeling a bit
gloomy.

Accidents like this could be avoided if we take safety precautions seriously. Drivers should
not be driving if they feel like their eyes are as heavy as a stone. They should take a rest at
the nearest stop before hitting the road again. With this, accidents will not happen and
everyone will reach their destination unharmed.
Every Household Should Carry Out Recycling

                The planet Earth is a gift. The sources are large in quantities and free of
charge. The only payment it ever needed was to care and conserve it. How? One of the
ways is by recycling, especially in every household.

                According to a survey, every household creates tons of garbage every year.
Most of the junks are surprisingly recyclable such as flyers, kids’ exam papers, used
notebooks, and tin cans. This not only creates problem for garbage disposal, it is also a
waste. That’s why, recycling at home is crucial and can be very easy to carry out.

Our Environmental Activists have spread the words regarding recycling and I will
share with you the easiest way to do it which is, sorting out the items accordingly.
Prepare boxes for papers to put used papers, flyers, books, magazines, and so on. Also
prepare boxes for tin cans, plastics, and glasses. It’s as easy as ABC so all you need to
do now is just do it!

                When boxes of recyclables began piling up at home, continue to deliver them
to the recycling center. My school is lucky to have recycling dumpster. Instead of the
teachers throwing all the past years reports and papers, they can just put them in the
said dumpster then the people in charge will take them away.

                I hope my humble essay will be able to encourage you and your family to start
recycling at home. Rome was not built in a day, so as our attitude towards helping to
conserve the environment. One box of recyclables at a time can make a big change for
our future generations. 
P.O. BOX 123

Kampong Amboi 2,

89908, Tenom,

Sabah.

22 August 2016

Dear Edgar,

How are you? How is your preparation for your upcoming examination? Do not worry too
much, I have had the same experience too. Let me share with you some useful tips to handle such
pressure.

First of all, time management is an important aspect in everything we do. One of the ways
to manage time properly is to prepare a daily and weekly time table. Allocate appropriate amount of
time for studies, exercises and relaxations.

Next, the important tip is to stick to your time table. This means that you must not
procrastinate. If you do, you will end up piling up your works and become stressed.

Other than that, I would advise you to form group studies. This way, you can learn hand in
hand with your friends through discussions and brainstorming. When examination is around the
corner, focus more of your time on revision. However, continue to have your exercise and enough
rest because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

I believe you can follow these simple suggestions. I am sure you will do well in your
examinations. Until next time, bye!

Love,

Maya
Good morning to my friends. On this wonderful day, I would like to give a talk regarding the benefits
of joining clubs or societies. There are plenty of clubs or societies to choose from at school. I believe,
by choosing the right clubs or societies, it will be a huge advantage for yourself.

Let me start by sharing with you the first benefit which is you can meet new people. Rather than
being only in a classroom of the same people every day for the whole year, these clubs and societies
offer you the opportunity to meet and talk to people whom you have not met before. You can gain
social skills, communication skills, confidence and most importantly, gain more friends. So in other
words, clubs and societies offer the opportunity for you to shoot two birds with one stone.

Other than that, by joining a sports-based clubs or societies, it will indirectly lead you to a healthy
lifestyle. For example, you can join a basketball club to play basketball. You can choose netball,
handball, hockey, football and many more. If you are into indoor sports, you can choose table tennis
or badminton. All these activities are able to make you sweat and exercise. This is essential because
having a healthy lifestyle is much important than being a book-smart only. As the saying goes health
is wealth.

On the other hand, the opportunity of learning new skills while joining clubs or societies is really
going to benefit you as a being. In the club meetings, you can learn how to cook, how to cooperate
with people, how to learn a new instrument and so on. The list of things that can be learned is
endless. Thus, with these new skills, they can shape us into a well-rounded person to become
independent and successful in the future.

Furthermore, clubs or societies allow individuals to unlock their leadership potential. It is undeniable
that each activity of a group of people requires a leader to lead. A pack of wolves needs an alpha. So
by joining clubs and society, you may learn to enhance your own leadership potential because one
day, each of us will definitely become a leader.

Fellow friends, I hope you already have a club or society in your mind to join after this. The benefits
are endless but that is all I could share with you today. Thank you.