EXCEL in SPM English (Directed Writing)

How is your preparation for the public examination?  Do you have a list of the past years' questions?  In order to prepare well for the exam, you will need to know the type of questions that have come out in the past.  In the Directed Writing section, you are only given 45 minutes.  Do practise writing within the time frame.
Here is a list of topics that have come out in the last fourteen years.  Do form smart groups and find out more about the questions from your English language teacher or the school library.  Perhaps each group can try out different questions and share the products with everyone.

1997	Article to persuade friends to join the Friends of the Environment Club
1998	Formal letter asking for permission to visit YUM YUM Chocolate Factory.
1999	Report about poor conditions and services of the school library
2000	Informal letter to mother asking for money to buy a gift for brother.
2001	Article on how to cope with stress
2002	Formal letter to teacher giving a choice on where to go for the holiday
2003	Talk on road safety
2004	Report on unsatisfactory service at school canteen
2005	Informal letter about camping experience
2006	Informal letter about why your friend makes a good Head Prefect
2007	Talk on why the Science reference book is useful
2008	Article to introduce your friend who is chosen as the best group leader
2009	Report to Principal giving reasons for the lack of interest in sports
2010	Informal letter to your cousin telling him/her about the benefits to take part in the National Service Programme and encourage him to go.