The Manager,
Lim and Sons Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.,
Lot 123, Interstate Industrial Area,
76 001 Nilai,
Negeri Sembilan
18 JULY 2010
Dear Sir / Madam,
Application for the Post of Accounts Assistant
I wish to apply for the post of Accounts Assistant as advertised in The New Strait Times dated 15th
July 2011.
2.
I have the necessary qualifications as stated in my curriculum vitae which is attached to this
letter. I have experience working in both food manufacturing and also auto manufacturing fields. I am
currently working in Lazat Ice Cream Sdn. Bhd. in capacity of an Accounts Assistant and have been
here since January 2008. Before this, I was working in TFR Auto Enterprise as an Accounts clerk. Since
my present position offers little prospect for career advancement, I would like to be attached to a
fairly large organisation such as yours.
3.
I would like to work in Nilai as I intend to further my studies and get professional qualification.
I have registered with a college in Nilai to do ACCA on part-time basis. With this high additional
education level and knowledge, I can perform better in applying the accounts knowledge in the future
job.
4.
I can assure you that I am capable person who can work independently. I am able to handle full
sets of accounts, up to three sets at a time. I am interested in working with a company like yours as I
feel I can grow well with the company. I am a team player, adapt easily to any working environments
and can work with people from all works of life.
5.
I was active in extra-curricular activities and was considered as responsible and dedicated
worker. I led and organised many activities for the school clubs so I am confident that I can be an asset
to your company in this capacity. Furthermore, i have a good command of English.
6.
In view of my qualification and experience, I would expect a salary more than RM 2 000. And
since I have my own car, I would have no problems travelling outstation should the job require.
7.
I look forward to hearing from you and I am fully prepared to attend an interview at any time
convenient to you.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Raju
(RAJU a/l MANIAM)
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Informal Letter - Sample Essay: Directed Writing
DIRECTED: INFORMAL LETTER
Your friend in Singapore has written to you to inform you that his cousin in Penang was down with
dengue fever. He would like to know the situation in Malaysia as he plans to bring his family over for
the holidays in June. Write a letter to brief him about the current situation.
In your letter, include the following:
express concern over the health of your friend’s cousin
news about the situation
steps taken authorities
present situation
Do remember to:
use the informal letter format
use all the points given
expand each of the points given
write in paragraph
No. 34, Street of Fame,
Taman Bukit Bintang,
Bukit Bintang,
67500 Ipoh,
Perak
14 January 2011
Dear John,
How are you? I’m sorry to hear that your cousin had dengue fever. This problem seems to have
become very serious all of sudden. We always feel that the problem is not our concern until someone
close to us is affected.
My neighbour’s daughter who was in Standard 6 last year could not sit for UPSR examination
because she was down with dengue fever on the eve of the exam. Fortunately, the authorities gave her
an exemption so she is now in Form One. There were also a few students taking the examination in the
hospital.
According to the news, students made up nearly 30 per cent of the 1 500 suspected cases over
the first three weeks of the year. About 53 per cent of 621 confirmed cases last year comprised
children and youth under the age of 24. These statistics are quite worrying. This has prompted the
health ministry to increase checks on aedes breeding grounds in school and public areas. The
construction sites are largely to blamed. The problem is made worse by the rainy season. The
stagnating water attract the mosquitoes to lay egg and breeding on the areas.
The authorities have taken various steps to control the situation. Fogging has been carried out
in many public areas and most of the housing estates. Contractors at the construction sites have been
instructed to take appropriate actions and warned to clean up. They could be fined up to RM 3 000 for
breeding aedes mosquitoes. Lot of campaigns through the television, radio and newspapers were
taken to make people aware of the issue and take precaution rather than cure them.
Before the long holidays for the Chinese New Year, schools all over Malaysia carried out a cleanup campaign of the school compound. The residents’ association in my housing are also organised a
family day clean-up of the housing estate. There were huge piles of rubbish especially old tyres and
containers littered by the hawkers near the might market site.
The situation in Malaysia has improved since the end of January. There have been no reports of
new cases of dengue. So, don’t worry. You can bring your family for a holiday here in June. I’m looking
forward to seeing them again.
Send my regard to your mom and dad. Do take care.
Yours sincerely,
Harun Din
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CONTINUOUS WRITING: SAMPLE ESSAY ARTICLE: ONE-WORD ESSAY
Pollution
Pollution is an issue of concern in the modern world that we live in today. There are many types of
pollution, namely air, water and noise. Pollution in our environment will undoubtedly affect our
quality of life. Our naturally beautiful world becoming ugly because it is suffering from the effects of
environmental pollution. Pollution can also cause various health problems and other negative effects.
Air pollution is caused by the emission of toxic gases from vehicles, factories and open burning.
Nowadays, there are more and more vehicles on the road as society gets more affluent. More and
more people strive to have a better quality of life by having the convenience of driving to their
destinations instead of taking public transportation. Automobiles provides transport to millions
people around the world to enable them to travel to their workplace, school and other places,
therefore, the air around us is getting more polluted by the carbon dioxide that is emitted. Carbon
monoxide is another type of gas which harmful to the environment as it can cause the reduction of
oxygen in the bloodstream.
Another example of contributor to the air pollution is the manufacturing factories. The manufacturing
of products in factories to meet the growing demand of society is also causing air pollution. Factories
release toxic gases to the environment. Some factories also use coal to generate heat and energy. As a
result from the burning of coal, carbon dioxide is released into the environment.
Besides factories, many people are still practising open burning as a way of disposing their
household wastes. Although burning our household wastes is a convenient way of getting rid of our
rubbish, it is harmful to the environment as it contributes to the worsening of the air quality. As a
result, air pollution causes people to suffer from health problems such as chest pain and asthma. In
extreme cases, people can contract lung cancer.
Water pollution is also a problem that we are currently facing. The marine life is the first to
suffer from water pollution as they depend on the nutrients in the water to survive. As a result, we are
robbed of beautiful sea corals and unique species of fishes. Besides ruining our marine heritage, the
disappearance of marine life will affect the livelihood of fishermen, not to mention our source of food.
Water pollution is caused by harmful waster from industries, farms and sewerage systems which are
dumped into our sources of water such as rivers and lakes. This irresponsible act contaminates our
drinking water and can cause serious health problems and can even culminate in death.
Noise pollution is another form of pollution. Noise from heavy machinery and vehicles can
cause hearing problems and in extreme cases, deafness. As there is growing number of vehicles on the
road, we are exposed to noise pollution every day. The government in advanced countries encourage
their citizens to take the public buses and trains by providing an affordable and efficient
transportation system. This effort discourages people from driving their private vehicles and
consequently reduces the number of vehicles on the road.
We must work together to reduce pollution so that the future generations can live in a healthy,
unpolluted environment. As the saying goes, precaution is better than cure. Lets hands on hands
together by recycle and conserve the world for the better future.
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Persuasive Essay Example: Cell phones - One of Our Greatest Technologies Misused
Cell phones have lost their meaning over the years. These small devices were once developed to get in
contact with someone else in case of emergencies, and now talking on the phone while driving has
turned out to be a way of life for millions of American drivers. More than 85 percent of the 100 million
cell-phone subscribers frequently talk on the phone during driving.(www.smartmotorist.com) Talking
on the cell phone while driving should be illegal, because of the dangers they cause. Driving while
using the cell phone is one of the major problems here in the US. Cell phones should not be used while
driving. This matter is too dangerous to let it go unnoticed.
According to the essay, Yes, Prohibit Their Use, which appeared on the congressional quarterly’s web
site on March 16, 2001, the Harvard Center for risk analysis printed a study in 1999. They appointed a
crash risk factor to using cell phones. In the summer of 2000 it came out to 450 to 1,000 fatalities each
year. The NHTSH says that for every fatality, there are 666 property-damage and injury-producing
crashes. There are about 300,000 and 650,000 different crashes due to cell phones! This same essay
states that Japan is one of the 14 countries banning the use of handheld cell phones while driving. The
accidents caused by the use of cell phones dropped by 75 percent the next month, proving cell phones
are not necessary parts of the driving nature.
There are major dangers connected with driving and cell phone use. Drivers have to take their eyes off
the road while dialing. Also, drivers can get so deep into their conversations that their ability to
concentrate may be dangerously limited. This jeopardizes the safety of the people inside the vehicle,
and the pedestrians outside. In order to drive safely, the driver should be able to put 100% of his or
her focus on the road. Cell phones are simply a huge distraction while driving.
It is understandable that there are some cases where the use of a cell phone is needed. In these cases, I
agree with the author of Yes, Prohibit Their Use, the driver should pull-over somewhere safe to use
the phone. If someone receives an incoming call, he should wait until the car has come to a complete
stop. Then he should proceed to use the phone. If he feels that the emergency is urgent enough to take
action right away, then the person should use the hands free headset. Only in emergencies should cell
phones be used.
Some people argue that there are other distractions other than cell phones. While using a cell phone
when driving may not be the most unsafe distraction, studies prove that it is the most common cause
of car crash accident, and common cause of death here in the US.
The use of cell phones while driving should be banned in Philadelphia, because many people die due
to distraction of cell phones. Cell phone distraction causes 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries in the
United States every year. (www.livescience.com/technology). Another reason to not use the cell
phone while driving is devastating the many lives of the victims and their families in the case of an
accident.
When driving, cell phones should not be allowed. Help the statistics decrease not increase.
Descriptive Essay: Friend
This friend I have is special, whilst young, intelligent and righteous. He lives with me since he was
born, a pleasure to have all these years.The strength to face each day can sometimes be drawn from
knowing him.
When I watch him dribble around with the ball at the street soccer court then knocking it into the goal
leaving the opponent frustrated there is unspeakable pride and joy emitting from the core of my heart.
How this fine young man has grown from a novice soccer player just three years ago to a forwarder
that instill fear to defenders who have to mark him. A elusive player who pass his opponent with ease
and elegant he can match the highest standard of the land.
The fond memories of the time we spend together still lingers in my mind. Bringing him to the movies,
watching him fight with his sisters still sits in my mind. When he is younger, he never kept still and
even climb out of the cradle that is meant to restrain him. That is when he is only two years old and
that time nearly got a spanking from his grand mother.
The coolest transformation is his hair. It uses to be always gelled and groomed into the "curry puff"
look that is the trademark look that signifies his childhood days. Curry puff is a local snacks that has
ultra ordinary puff when fried. Youth has robbed away that and reinstall a new image to befit the
modern time. The "anime" type spike hairstyle is now the replacement. Skinny jeans with a smart tee
shirts is the order of the day when he needs to go for a outing. While I would prefer him to be in long
sleeved shirt and a business pant, his peer may feel out of place with this sort of strange outfit.
Our favorite chat always centered on his favorite Barclay Premier League Club Chelsea and my
Manchester United Football Club. Our exchange on the matter can turn into a feisty with each not
giving way to the other. Glorified Manchester United has done it once again but the arrival of Ancelloti
this season and the departure of Christano Ronaldo has up the challenge for the rivals.
Every weekend is spent at the soccer field where we conduct soccer lessons for children under ten. He
is my coach while I am his manager and together we managed to keep soccer alive for these kids who
showed up every weekend. Our effort has rewarded us with two championship through the years and
the greatest pride is the one that Chris has played in.
Chris is more of a friend than a son, we spend our time together like most friends do. I am proud of
him both as a friend and a son.
Narrative Essay: Home
In 1998, a civil war broke out around the district of Mai Chau in Vietnam and Luang Prabang in Laos.
Both sides’ respective leaders had a conflict regarding the goal of uniting these two countries under a
communist rule ruled by the Army of Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). Instead of discussing the current
issue together, both sides decided to become juvenile and resort to violence instead.
Almost all districts of Hanoi were severely disrupted. Historical buildings and residential compounds
collapsed and destroyed by the tanks and military armies. The town suffered a rash of arson attacks.
Dead corpses lying on the ground, children crying and screaming everywhere, terrifying sounds of gun
shots and bombs. It was an utter mess.
Before the war was getting much more chaotic than it already is, my family and I decided to flee from
Vietnam. We packed all the necessary things and sneaked out of Hanoi using an overnight train that
lead us to the city of Bac Ninh. Upon our arrival, we rushed to the International Airport of Bac Ninh.
Luckily, with the help of our cousin, Vrinh who worked as an officer there, we were able to bypass the
strict airport checkups and landed ourselves in Minnesota, USA.
Things were complicated when we first started our “new” lives in the United States of America. My
parents and older siblings were trying their hardest to make ends meet in order to support the family.
Being a naive 10 years old I was back then, I could only sit there and watch. After awhile, my family
was finally financially stable; we were able to buy a comfortable ranch-styled house big enough for us
to live in and I was enrolled to an Asian American private school. 15 years later, I find myself working
as a music teacher in a public school.
Every time I played the piano, I always reminisce the memories during my time in Vietnam. So, me
and my brother decided to pay a visit to our home in Vietnam. Both of us flew to Mai Chau to witness
the current condition of the area.
As I stepped forward to the isolated and deserted place, cold air around me slowly dissipated as the
sudden warmth enveloped around me to the core of my spine.
This is the place where I grew my wings. This is the place whom I shared memories with my deceased
grandmother. This is the place where I used to run around with my dear friends, Ming and Cho. This is
the place in which I developed my interest for music after listening my former neighbor played the
violin and piano. My childhood memories are still vividly attached to this place.
As I squad down feeling the dusty ground with my bare hand, tears pierced through my eyes and
rolled down my cheeks. I braved a smile and whispered ……
1 Useful Expression for Essay Writing
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Enumerating arguments
1.3 Weighing arguments
1.4 Making comparisons
1.5 Restrictions
1.6 Referring to
1.7 Emphasizing
1.8 Generalizing
1.9 Giving examples
1.10 Making exceptions
1.11 Giving reasons
1.12 Consequences
1.13 Personal point of view
1.14 Agreeing
1.15 Disagreeing
1.16 Interest, Plans, Intentions
1.17 Lack of interest
1.18 Summarizing and drawing conclusions
1.19 Modifying adverbs
Useful Expressions for Essay Writing
Introduction
first of all
to begin with
in order to decide whether.... or not
to outline the main points
firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally / eventually
Enumerating arguments
in addition to
additionally
besides
moreover
furthermore
above all
Weighing arguments
on one hand..... on the other hand
to consider the advantages and disadvantages
arguments for and against
to discuss the pros and cons
in theory ... in reality
both... and....
not only ... but also
anyway / at any rate / in any case
in fact / actually / as a matter of fact
up to a point
so to speak
by no means / not at all
Making comparisons
compared to / in comparison with
to draw / make a comparison between ...and
similarly
as well as
Restrictions
however / though
nevertheless
whereas
although / though / even though
in spite of / despite
unlike
in contrast to / with something
on the contrary
something is contrary to something
Refering to
with reference to
regarding
as regards
as far as ... is concerned
according to (according to is used to introduce someone else's opinion. Don't say "according to me")
Emphasizing
I’d like to point out that
I’d like to emphasize
Generalizing
on the whole
in general / generally speaking
as a rule
to some extent
to a large extent / to what extent ?
in many ways
in all respects
in most / many cases
basically
Giving examples
for example / for instance
such as / including
in particular / particularly
to give you an example of what I mean
to illustrate this point
what I mean is
et cetera / and so on / and so forth
that is to say / i.e
Making exceptions
apart from
except
with the exception of
Giving reasons
because
as / since
because of
the reason for this is
the reason why
for some reasons or another
I have every reason to believe that
Consequences
therefore
consequently / as a result
for this reason / all these reasons
Personal point of view
I think that
in my opinion/ in my view / to my mind
this is a matter of opinion
in my experience
as far as I know
as far as I am concerned
to be aware / unaware of a problem
to tell the truth
the fact is that
I am convinced that
I firmly believe that
I feel something should be done about that
Agreeing
I entirely / absolutely agree with
that’s exactly my own view
I’m of exactly the same opinion
that’s perfectly true
I’d like to support this view
Disagreeing
I partly disagree with
I don’t entirely agree with
I agree in principle, but
That’s not the way I see it
I see things rather differently myself
I’m not at all convinced that
I’m not absolutely sure
Interest, Plans, Intentions
to be interested in something / in doing something
It interests me a lot
My main / particular interest is
I have the intention of doing
I am prepared to do something
I am determined to do something
I’m planning to do something
I’m very keen on doing something
Lack of interest
I find ... rather uninteresting / boring
I don’t take any interest in
It’s all the same to me whether
It means nothing to me
Summarizing and drawing conclusions
finally
last of all
last but not least
in conclusion / to conclude
we can draw the conclusion
to sum up / to summarize we can say
all in all
in short / in brief / briefly
all things considered
the subject under discussion
I find it difficult to reach a conclusion but I’m tempted to say
Modifying adverbs
totally / entirely / completely
mostly / mainly / chiefly
partly
comparatively / relatively
extremely / incredibly