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Informal Letter

This document provides guidance for writing a letter to one's cousin who is deciding whether to further their studies or look for a job after receiving their SPM results. It lists points about the advantages and disadvantages of furthering studies versus working, such as further studies leading to self-development and better job opportunities but requiring parents' financial support, while working provides one's own money but offers fewer opportunities and qualifications. The letter is to consider these points and provide an opinion on the best choice while following proper letter format.

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Informal Letter

This document provides guidance for writing a letter to one's cousin who is deciding whether to further their studies or look for a job after receiving their SPM results. It lists points about the advantages and disadvantages of furthering studies versus working, such as further studies leading to self-development and better job opportunities but requiring parents' financial support, while working provides one's own money but offers fewer opportunities and qualifications. The letter is to consider these points and provide an opinion on the best choice while following proper letter format.

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Section A : Directed Writing

[35 marks]

[Time suggested : 45 minutes]

Your cousin has received his/her SPM results. He / She is asking for an opinion
whether to further studies or to look for a job. Write a letter to your cousin telling him
/ her about the advantages and disadvantages of furthering studies and working.

Use the following points to write the letter.

Further studies Working

Self- development  Independent


 broaden experience
Financial Support  Parents’ money or study  Own money
loan
Social life  Meet more friends
 learn about other cultures
Degree Qualification SPM Qualification
Job opportunities  better chances  lack of chances
 high income  low income
Others  Suggest your own idea  suggest your own idea

When writing the letter, you must :

 lay out your letter correctly (address, salutation, closure)


 use all the notes given
 remember that your letter is to your cousin

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