ALL ABOUT WRITING AN ESSAY - STRUCTURE, APPROACH, ELEMENTS AND SAMPLE ESSAY

PAST YEAR MUET WRITING (800/4 -Question 1)

PAST YEAR MUET WRITING QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

MARCH 2014	Analyse and link information on the number of youths visiting the dentist and the reasons for visiting the dentists.
NOVEMBER 2013	Analyse and link information on pet ownership and the reasons for keeping pets.
JULY 2013	Compare and contrast the dominant pastimes of youths in 2004 and 2009
MARCH 2013	Analyse and synthesise the life expectancy and cause of deaths among men and women in the different regions.
NOVEMBER 2012	Analyse qualities of facilities available in three colleges and link information to fees, scholarships and number of registered students.
JULY 2012	Analyse primary and secondary school enrolment in the three regions and link this with income level.
MARCH 2012	Compare and comment on the responsibilities of male and female married professionals and link the information with the newspaper headlines.
YEAR END 2011	Analyse the findings of a survey conducted on consumers’ choice of venues for grocery shopping and link to characteristics of shopping venues.
MID 2011	Analyse and synthesise profile of professionals to their rankings of main goals for the year ahead according to age group.
YEAR END 2010	Analyse and synthesise the number of air travellers by airlines and air travellers’ rating of satisfaction.
MID 2010	Analyse and link information on the frequency of visits to three music websites by teenagers and their promotional activities.
YEAR END 2009	Analyse and synthesise rankings of employers’ expectations and applicants’ perceptions of qualities required at the workplace.
MID 2009	Analyse and link information about Southern Book Stores’s annual sales and sales of reading materials
YEAR END 2008	Compare and comment on the changes in the modes of transport in three years

PAST YEAR MUET WRITING (800/4 -QUESTION 2)

MARCH 2015	Many tragedies can be avoided if people take preventive actions. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
NOVEMBER 2014	Playing computer is beneficial to everyone. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
JULY 2014	“The imbalance between the number of boys and girls pursuing university education creates social problems." To what extent is this statement true? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
MARCH 2014	The trend today among youth is to own the latest technological gadgets such as mobile phones and other devices. Is this a healthy development among young people? Give your opinion. You should write at least 350 words.
NOVEMBER 2013	“The most important factor which contributes towards a person’s success is himself.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand, giving relevant examples where appropriate.
JULY 2013	“Everyone should aim to become a millionaire by the age of 35.” Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
MARCH 2013	Man’s careless attitude is the main cause for the destruction of the environment. Discuss.
NOVEMBER 2012	“Women make better leaders than men. “Do you agree? Discuss.
JULY 2012	“Students’ participation in co-curricular activities has been made one of the criteria for entry into universities.” What do you think of this requirement? Give your opinion and support it with reasons.
MARCH 2012	“Education is the most important factor in the development of a country.” Discuss.
YEAR END 2011	“A person's career choice should be determined by his or her interest.” Discuss
MID 2011	The most valuable thing in life is friendship. Do you agree? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
YEAR END 2010	In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by parents or elders. What do you think of this practice in today's society? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
MID 2010	The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as the e-mail, Facebook and short Message System (SMS). What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
YEAR END 2009	People commit crime for selfish reasons. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
MID 2009	Information and communications technology (ICT) is the cause of today's many social ills. What is your opinion? Support your answers with examples. You should write at least 350 words.
YEAR END 2008	"People are becoming more materialistic. They are concerned with making more money and what money can buy." What is your opinion on being materialistic? You should write at least 350 words.