writing - information transfer

Practice 1

Study the advertisement below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the advertisement.

Cat Parrot Frog

RM25

3 months old Black and white Eats only canned food Can do many tricks

RM30

5 months old Blue and red Eats any seed or fruit Can speak (10 words)

RM20

6 months old Green with black spots Eats insects Croaks along to music

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.Cat Parrot Frog

Age 3 months old _______________ _______________

Colour _______________ Blue and red _______________

Food Canned food _______________ _______________

Special Ability _______________ _______________ Croaks along to music

Price _______________ _______________ RM20

B Your friend is looking for a pet. Which would you choose for him? Give reasons based on your choice.

I would choose _____________ because ______________________________________

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© Pearson Malaysia Sdn Bhd 2007 - 1 - Ideal English Year 6

Practice 2


MINK UMBRELLA PLUS UMBRELLA VALENTINE PARASOL

1 metre wide Foldable Made of high quality

nylon Plain red or blue RM15.00

1.25 metres wide Does not drip Automatic opening Made of high quality

plastic Red, black and grey

stripes RM20.00

0.75 metres wide Colourful floral

designs Lace trimmings Made of high quality

fabric RM35.00

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.Mink Plus Valentine

Size 1 metre _______________ _______________

Features _______________ Automatic opening _______________Material Nylon _______________ _______________

Fabric Design Plain _______________ _______________

Price _______________ _______________ RM35.00

B You need to buy an umbrella. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.I would choose _____________ because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Practice 3


SUNNY HAIRMild Shampoo

for Normal Hair

A mild and fragrant shampoo.

Suitable for daily use.SUNNY HAIR Shampooleaves your hair with

that light, fresh feeling…always.

MADE IN MALAYSIA

1000 mlPrice : RM9.90

DANAWAYAnti-Dandruff for itchy scalp

An effective shampoo forfighting dandruff. Suitable

for weekly use.DANAWAY shampoo

leaves your hair Dandruff free!

MADE IN GERMANY

800 MLPrice : RM22.00

SILKY SHINEExtra mild shampoo

for dry hair

A mild shampoothat keeps your hair

shiny and silky.Silky Shine shampoo is

suitable for dry hair.

MADE IN JAPAN

750 mlPrice : RM18.90

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.SUNNY HAIR DANAWAY SILKY SHINE

Type Mild ____________ ____________Made in ____________ Germany ____________

Contents 1000 ml ____________ ____________Price ____________ ____________ RM18.90

Suitability ____________ Itchy scalp ____________

B You use one of the shampoos. Write a short description of it. You may use the notes given to help you.I would choose _____________ because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Practice 4


Place 1

Tasik Tingting

Place 2

Bukit Belalai

Place 3

Pantai Dugong

Boat rides are the main attraction at this beautiful man-made lake. Other features include

crocodile farm fishing train rides from city

three times a day

Enjoy a picnic at the most beautiful waterfall in the country and while you’re here, enjoy

rock climbing jungle trekking free bus rides from city

all day long

See dugongs in their natural environment for only RM9.00, and don’t miss out on

jet-skiing seafood taxis and buses

available from city

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.Place 1 Place 2 Place 3

Name Tasik Tingting ______________ ______________Main attractions ______________ Waterfall ______________

Other attractions Crocodile farm, fishing

______________ ______________

Entrance fee RM8 ______________ ______________Transport ______________ ______________ Taxis, buses

B Your family wants to go on an outing. Which place would you choose? Give reasons for your choice. I would choose _____________ because ______________________________________

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Practice 5Study the advertisement below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given in the advertisement.

Revision books for sale!!Prepare for UPSR now!!

Steps To Excellence

180 pages Concise notes and

examples Lots of practice in all

types of questions Based on the latest

UPSR examination format

Answers given

Quick Revision


examples Lots of practice in

information transfer and note expansion

Based on the latest UPSR examination format

Answers given

A Head Start to Success


examples Attractive pictures in

colour Practise using our 10

model tests Based on the latest

UPSR examination format

Answers given

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.Steps To

ExcellenceQuick Revision A Head Start To

SuccessPages 180 ___________ ___________

Contents ______________________

Concise notesPractice in information transfer and note expansion

______________________

Format UPSR Examination ___________ ___________

Price ___________ ___________ RM9.00

B You want to buy a revision book. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice. I would choose _____________ because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Practice 6


ORANGE SQUASH

Added Vitamin C Just add water to

make a delicious orange drink

Keep refrigerated after opening

RM8.00 for a 2-litre bottle

ORANGE JUICE

Added Vitamin C Just pour out and

serve Keep refrigerated RM6.00 for a

2-litre carton

FRESH ORANGE JUICE

Freshly squeezed orange juice

Rich in Vitamin C Just pour out and

serve Can be kept up to

3 days in refrigerator

RM5.00 for a 1-litre bottle

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.Orange Squash Orange Juice Fresh Orange

JuiceContainer Bottle ____________ ____________

Volume ____________ 2 litres ____________Storage Keep refrigerated ____________ ____________

How to Serve

____________ ____________ Pour out

Price ____________ ____________ RM5.00

B You want to buy a drink. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice. I would choose _____________ because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Practice 7


ACE Study Table

Made of wood Brown Comes with

attached reading light

1 m x 0.5 m RM85.00

SCORE Study Table

Made of wood White or grey 3 drawers for

storing books and notes

1.3 m x 0.7 m RM100.00

BEST Study Table

Made of wood Blue, beige or

white Shelf for storing

books 1 m x 0.6 m RM65.00

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.ACE SCORE BEST

Material Wood _____________ _____________

Colour _____________ White, grey _____________

Size 1 m. x 0.5 m. _____________ _____________Additional feature

Attached reading light

_____________ _____________

Price _____________ _____________ RM65.00

B Your parents want to buy you a study table. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.I would choose _____________ because ______________________________________

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Practice 8


T-shirt A T-shirt B T-shirt C

Half price!!! Hurry and buy one now!

T-shirt with collarWhite onlyFree sizeMade of cottonNormal price: RM24Price after discount: RM12

60% discount! Don’t wait or you’ll be late!

Collared T-shirtWhite onlyFree sizeMade of 80% cotton and 20% polyesterPrice before discount: RM20

RM5 only!!! Last three days!!

Round-necked T-shirtsAvailable in blue, yellow and greenMade of 100% cottonS, M and L sizes for you to choose from

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.T-shirt A T-shirt B T-shirt C

Style Collared ____________ ____________

Material ____________ Cotton and polyester

____________

Colour White ____________ ____________Size Free ____________ ____________

Offer Price ____________ ____________ RM5

B Your mother wants to buy you a T-shirt. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice. I would choose _____________ because ______________________________________

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Practice 9


FOOD FLASK

Keeps food hot up to 8 hours

Outer cover made of plastic

White background with pink roses

Can hold food enough for 2 persons

RM20.00

FOOD WARMER

Keeps food warm up to 8 hours

Made of plastic Blue, pink or

yellow Can hold food

enough for 2 persons

RM12.00

TIFFIN CARRIER

Keeps food warm for ½ hour only

Made of stainless steel

Can hold food enough for 2 persons

RM15.00

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.Food Flask Food Warmer Tiffin Carrier

Keeps warm for 8 hours _____________ _____________

Colour _____________ _____________ Metallic

Price RM20.00 _____________ _____________

Suitable for _____________ _____________ 2 persons

Made of Plastic _____________ _____________

B Your mother wants to buy a food warmer. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice. I would choose _____________ because ______________________________________

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Practice 10


BOOKS N BOOKSIncredible discounts this week!20% discount on all new books

3 new titles this weekFiction

Another adventure by Ann Lee – Sen Li and her friends go looking for her lost pet dog and stumble upon a hidden treasure. Find out what happens next.Published by GM Publishing House

Non-Fiction

Sam disguises himself as a pirate and joins a pirate ship to sail the South China Sea. Read about his adventures and how he escapes.Published by Goodman Publishing House

General Knowledge

Learn more about how some insects are able to build structures that are so strong that man cannot destroy them.Published by Fresia Publishing House

A Complete the table below based on the advertisement given.Book A Book B Book C

Title ______________ The Pirates of the High Seas

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Author ______________ Sam Lupin ______________Type Fiction ______________ ______________

Publisher GM Publishing House

______________ ______________

Discounted price

______________ ______________ RM20.00

B You want to borrow a book to read. Which would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose _____________ because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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