Writing Informal Letter 2011

ANSWER KEY
A) INFORMAL LETTER TO INVITE
Exercise 1: PMR 2006
Sample Answer
5, Jalan Parameswara,
77000 Jasin,
Melaka.
16 October 2010
Dear Uncle David,
How are you? I hope you and your family are (1) in the pink of health. Everyone here is as fit as a
fiddle. My final year exam ended yesterday. What a relief! Math and science papers were quite tough. Please
pray that Ill pass all subjects with flying colours.
Im writing this letter mainly to invite you, Aunt Lucy and your sons, Beckham and Ryan, on a camping
trip for the coming holidays.
Father has found the perfect (2) campsite. It is in Taman Lipur Tasik Putih. The campsite is located just
(3) a stones throw away from your house. Although the campsite seems secluded, it is located (4) near a
town, so we can easily go there if we need supplies. There is a (5) mini market in the town. It is only a
(6) 20-minute bus ride.
A friend of father has camped there with his family. He said the place is serene,
(7) peaceful and (8) clean. The place is planted with many trees. Apart from making the place (9) shady, the
greenery makes the atmosphere so cool and refreshing. Moreover, theres an unpolluted, crystal clear waterfall
waiting to tempt us. Fathers friend also said that the place is quite (10) safe. The boundary is clearly marked, so
you and Aunt Lucy need not worry about the boys wandering off. Park rangers are also on duty to help us if we
have any problems.
The campsite boasts of excellent (11) facilities too. There are (12) tents for rent so you dont have to
bring your own. The rental is not very expensive. There is a (13) childrens playground. Im sure the boys
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would love that. They can play (14) to their hearts content. There are also (15) toilets and (16) shower rooms
at the campsite.
Do say you will come, Uncle David. We can go (17) swimming and (18) trekking during the day. At
night, we can have (19) barbecue. Father has a new recipe for barbecued lamb. Trust me. Its going to be so
tantalizing and delicious. We can also have marshmallows for dessert. I can bring along my new board game
which is extremely fun and hilarious. My brothers and I always end up (20) in stitches every time we play.
Well, I hope you will have good news for us. Do give my warm regards to Aunt Lucy, Beckham and
Ryan. Bye!
Your nephew,
Simon
B) INFORMAL LETTER TO GIVE ADVICE
Exercise 2
Sample Answer

5, Jalan Parameswara,
77000 Jasin,
Melaka.
16 January 2011
Dearest ______________,
I hope you 1) are as fit as a fiddle and not too homesick. All of us are fine back home although we 2)
miss having you around. I especially miss you as I no longer have anyone to 3) play badminton with.
In your last letter, you 4) told me that youre having some difficulties in your new school. As you
may already know, life in residential school 5) is very different from home. It is more difficult and you may
6) face many problems. 7) However, dont fret too much because all these problems can be overcome.
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First, make sure that you organise your time 8) wisely because time is gold. Divide your time for
doing homework, studying, 9) washing clothes and so on. I suggest that you have 10) a timetable. So, you
may find 11) it easier to finish all that you have to do and still have some free time for yourself.
Next, please do be careful 12) in your choice of friends. There 13) are bound to be some bad hats
around. So, make sure that youre not 14) influenced by the wrong set of friends. Stay away from any
unhealthy 15) activities such as smoking or drug abuse. These 16) habits will only lead to disaster and
jeopardize your studies. You will 17) meet friends from various cultures and backgrounds. So, please keep
18) an open mind. Dont 19) belittle anyone elses beliefs or traditions. At the same time, dont forget all
that you have 20) learnt at home.
The main reason you were sent there 21) is to help you get better results and hopefully a scholarship.
22) Therefore, concentrate on your studies and do well in your examinations. This is your best chance to
23) achieve your ambitions. Dont be shy to consult your teachers if you 24) have any problems with any
subjects. Youre advisable to study in group so that it will be much easier to have discussions.
SM Sains Muzaffar Syah is distinguished for 25) its state-of-the-art facilities. For that reason, make
full use of them. Study in the library whenever you can because 26) its comfortable and more conducive.
There 27) are many reference books you can look at. Your school is also 27) equipped with the latest
computers. So, you can 28) use the internet conveniently not only to carry out school tasks or projects but
also to 29) gain as much knowledge as possible. Besides, play games now and then. I know your school 30)
has tennis and badminton courts. Perhaps you should 31) take up one of these games. 32) Playing games is
not only a form of exercise but it is also a way for you to relax. Plus, a healthy body 33) creates a healthy
mind.
Last but not least, you should 34) follow the school rules. Never break any rules. The rules may 35)
seem tiresome but they instill self-discipline and are good for character building. If you 36) break the
school rules, you may be suspended or expelled. We would be 37) disappointed if such a thing were to
happen.

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I hope my advice will 38) help you to solve your problems. Please write whenever you 39) have
time. We are all anxious about you and eagerly wait for 40) your letter. I will pen off here. Take care and
goodbye!
Your loving brother,
Lutf
C) INFORMAL LETTER TO GIVE NEWS / TO TELL EXPERIENCE
Exercise 3
Sample Answer
5, Jalan Parameswara,
77000 Jasin,
Melaka.
31 July 2011
My dear Uncle Bob,
(1) How are you and Auntie? I hope that both of you are (2) keeping well. Thank you so much for (3)
your suggestion to visit the Highlands tea plantation. We had such an (4) enjoyable and educational trip.
As we (5) drove up to the plantation resort, through the rows of tea plants, we (6) were awestruck by
the vastness of the plantation land. There were rows and rows of tea plants like (7) a sea of green leaves, as far
as the eye can see!
We (8) stayed at the Highlands Tea Garden Resort for a night. The first thing we did when we arrived
was to (9) take a tour of the plantation on the back of a lorry. We chose to (10) tour by lorry because in the
open vehicle, we could almost touch the (11) tea leaves as it slowly weaved its way between the low tea shrubs.
The smell of fresh tea leaves (12) was invigorating!

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Then the lorry took us to the tea factory where we (13) learnt about tea drying and the different grades
of tea. (14) At the end of the tour, we had afternoon tea at the caf where there were so many delicious cakes
and pastries, some (15) made from tea. Father gave us a (16) grand treat. We could choose anything we
wanted!
(17) We borrowed bicycles from the resort and we went cycling to the plantation workers settlement.
They were very friendly as we passed their houses and they (18) waved warmly at us.
The next morning before we left, we got up very early to watch the workers (19) plucking tea leaves.
They worked so (20) fast and hard. Soon they were walking with (21) full loads of tea leaves to the collecting
lorries.
You know, Uncle, this trip has been an (22) eye-opener for me. Whenever I drink tea now, I will always
remember the tea shrubs and the workers who worked so hard at the (23) tea plantation. Thank you once again
for your suggestion. Everyone truly enjoyed themselves. We really (24) had the time of our lives. (25) Send
my regards to Auntie. Until then, bye!
Your niece,
Delyla

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