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    MUET Writing Handouts

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    This document provides guidance on writing Task 1 and Task 2 for the MUET writing exam. It includes vocabulary to describe trends, an outline of the key elements to include in a Task 1 response such as an introduction, body, and conclusion. It also provides dos and don'ts for Task 1, including focusing on key information and trends from the provided source. For Task 2, it recommends writing it first as it carries more marks, and provides a 5 paragraph framework to follow that includes an introduction with a thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs with supporting points, and a conclusion. Finally, it suggests considering short, mid, and long term effects as well as impacts on individuals, society, and government.

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    This document provides guidance on writing Task 1 and Task 2 for the MUET writing exam. It includes vocabulary to describe trends, an outline of the key elements to include in a Task 1 response such as an introduction, body, and conclusion. It also provides dos and don'ts for Task 1, including focusing on key information and trends from the provided source. For Task 2, it recommends writing it first as it carries more marks, and provides a 5 paragraph framework to follow that includes an introduction with a thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs with supporting points, and a conclusion. Finally, it suggests considering short, mid, and long term effects as well as impacts on individuals, society, and government.

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    This document provides guidance on writing Task 1 and Task 2 for the MUET writing exam. It includes vocabulary to describe trends, an outline of the key elements to include in a Task 1 response such as an introduction, body, and conclusion. It also provides dos and don'ts for Task 1, including focusing on key information and trends from the provided source. For Task 2, it recommends writing it first as it carries more marks, and provides a 5 paragraph framework to follow that includes an introduction with a thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs with supporting points, and a conclusion. Finally, it suggests considering short, mid, and long term effects as well as impacts on individuals, society, and government.

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    MUET Writing Handouts

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    Esther Tong
    This document provides guidance on writing Task 1 and Task 2 for the MUET writing exam. It includes vocabulary to describe trends, an outline of the key elements to include in a Task 1 response such as an introduction, body, and conclusion. It also provides dos and don'ts for Task 1, including focusing on key information and trends from the provided source. For Task 2, it recommends writing it first as it carries more marks, and provides a 5 paragraph framework to follow that includes an introduction with a thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs with supporting points, and a conclusion. Finally, it suggests considering short, mid, and long term effects as well as impacts on individuals, society, and government.

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    The document provides guidance on writing academic essays, including vocabulary for describing trends, paragraph structure, and tips for the MUET writing tasks.

    A good introduction should have three parts - the current situation/commentary, your stand, and a thesis statement/outline of the key points to be discussed.

    Each paragraph should have a clear point, elaboration on that point, and an example to support it (PEE structure).

    MUET Writing Task 1 (40%)

    Vocabulary
    The following words and phrases will help you describe trends:
    Nouns

    a rise
    an increase
    a surge
    a growth
    a peak

    Phrase
    s

    a fluctuation
    a variation
    a period of
    stability
    a plateau
    a
    a
    a
    a

    Verbs

    fall
    decrease
    decline
    dip

    to
    to
    to
    to
    to
    to

    rise
    increase
    surge
    grow
    peak
    skyrocket

    to fluctuate
    to vary
    to
    to
    to
    to
    to
    to

    fall
    decrease
    decline
    dip
    dive
    plunge

    Adverb
    s

    to show an upward trend


    to show a downward trend
    to hit the highest point
    to hit the lowest point
    to reach a peak
    to show some fluctuation
    to fluctuate wildly
    to remain stable
    to remain static
    to remain unchanged
    to stay constant
    to reach a plateau
    to level of
    to flatten out
    the highest
    the lowest
    the second highest
    the third highest
    compared to
    compared with
    relative to
    sharply
    suddenly
    rapidly
    abruptly
    dramatically
    significantly
    steadily
    considerably
    markedly
    slightly
    gently
    gradually
    wildly

    Adjective
    s

    sharp
    sudden
    rapid
    abrupt
    dramatic
    steep
    significant
    steady
    considerable
    marked
    slight
    gentle
    gradual

    Positive

    Cheap
    Large
    Good
    Bad
    Striking
    Profitable
    Cheaper
    Larger
    Better
    Worse
    More striking
    More
    profitable
    Cheapest
    Largest
    Best
    Worst
    Most striking
    Most
    profitable

    Compara
    tive

    Superlati
    ve

    Title
    Introduction/Overvie
    w
    Overall trend

    Body/ Development
    Key Features
    Analysis of
    Synthesis of Data
    (Numbers/ Trends/
    Changes)

    Conclusion

    The chart/graph shows ____________


    The chart/ graph show the changes in _____ from ______
    (time frame; year to year; month to month)
    The report highlights___
    Increasing popularity/ decreasing popularity/ growing
    dependency. Decreasing dependency on ____
    The choice of ___ has changed/has not changed
    drastically/significantly over _____ (time frame)
    Employment levels fell ____
    There was a significant fall in petrol price ___
    Analyse to show a breakdown. Compare and contrast the
    data.
    Analyse the following:
    a) Percentage
    Increase
    Decrease
    Drop
    Rise
    b) Constant (No change)
    c) Expert opinion
    d) Statement given
    Increase in ______
    Decrease in _______
    Higher preference in ______
    Lower preference in _____
    Statements and quotes given

    Guidelines
    Dos

    A title needs to be written and underlined

    Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs (Introduction, body and conclusion).

    Understand what the axes or the percentage represent.

    Understand what the important stages of the flowchart or diagram and the
    order.

    Focus on the key information or important trends.

    Look for ways to compare data.

    Use sequence expressions e.g: first of all, after that, at the same time,
    next, finally

    Think about tenses and time, particularly when comparing data.

    Describe and report information.

    Organize your information clearly. You will need an : (1) introduction (2)body
    (3) conclusion

    Read through what you have written.


    Donts

    Dont start writing immediately.


    Do not copy the question or the instruction.
    Dont repeat the same words in the chart in your essay.
    Do not include information that is not on the graph, diagram or chart.
    Dont give opinions.
    Do not spend longer than 40 minutes on this task.

    MUET Writing Task 2 (60%)

    Do task 2 first, because it is worth more mark and easier.


    Dont waste too much time on Task 1.
    You must complete both tasks.
    Avoid all informal ways of writing.
    Relax before the test!
    Dont write statements that are too general. Back up your statements with facts.
    Have at least 5 paragraphs

    Framework:
    Paragraphs
    Paragraph 1
    Paragraph 2
    Paragraph 3
    Paragraph 4

    Paragraph 5

    Details
    Introduction and statement of your opinion
    A Good Introduction is divided into 3 parts.
    1. Current Situation/Commentary
    2. Stand
    3. Thesis Statement/Outline
    Support opinion with facts
    and details
    2 or 3 well developed points
    Paragraph Structure
    Strong, consistent and clear
    List opposing points
    (PEE)
    Explain your position
    1. Points
    Review your strong
    2. Elaboration
    arguments (Agree/ Disagree)
    3. Example
    Make conclusion clear and
    concise
    Government/ Society/
    individual

    Think also about:


    1.
    -

    The short term, midterm, and long term effect


    Example: Smoking
    Short term = Bad breath/yellow teeth
    Midterm = Afordability/waste of money
    Long term = Health problems such as lung cancer

    2.
    -

    Individual, society, and government


    Example: Recycling
    Individual = Practice the 3Rs (Reduce, reuse, recycle)
    Society = Community collection/fund raising
    Government = Hold recycling campaigns

    Examples of HOOKS

    a)
    b)
    c)
    d)
    e)
    f)

    ACADEMIC WRITING TEMPLATE


    Title: _________________________________
    INTRODUCTION

    1ST POINT

    2ND POINT

    3RD POINT

    CONCLUSION

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