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1 Summary Writing for SPM 1119/2
130 words (including the 10 words given) 15 marks ( 10 for contents & 5 for language)

2 Summary tests the students’ ability to:
extract important points from the passage pick out the main points indicate where the important points are make an outline of the points substitute expressions with single words use alternative vocabulary

3 Remember! Read the question to understand the task
Identify the section to be summarized Read the passage again Underline the relevant points Write the summary in ONE paragraph Begin with the 10 words given Leave out unnecessary details Follow the sequence of events in the passage Write 130 words (count them)

4 How To Write A Summary write precisely include important points
leave out irrelevant /unnecessary details avoid using contractions/short forms make rough notes of the main points arrange the notes in the correct order (use your own words if possible) form sentences by joining notes

5 use sentence connectors
replace groups of words with single word substitution

6 What to leave out repetitions unimportant details examples
lengthy descriptions dialogues figurative expressions negative statements

7 Summary Question 31 Based on the given passage, write a summary on :
the hardships the villagers faced as a result of the floods and landslides what was done to help them

8 Your summary must be in continuous writing (not in note form)
use material from line 16 to line 42 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below Begin your summary as follows: The village of Pebo was affected by the floods ……………..

9 Summary – Model Answer The village of Pebo was affected by the flood as //well as Pella. At Pebo, houses situated nearest to the Delwala river were demolished C1 when the banks burst. Houses were also badly damaged C2 because of landslides from the surrounding hills. At Pella, landslides swept away rice fields C4which left farmers without their source of income C5 and made the others homeless. They were gathered at Pella village school in poor sanitary conditions.C7 Gem mines stopped operations C9 because they were damaged.

10 The poor lost their mud houses and land where they worked as labourers
The poor lost their mud houses and land where they worked as labourers. Mercy Malaysia’s Flood Relief mission donated clothes C11, shoes and food C12 to the villagers. Mobile clinics were set up C13 for the people who were sick.C14 The temple at Pebo became a refugee camp C3 to shelter the villagers. 127 words


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