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HANNAH WAFA: <b>MUET result</b> today !!

Posted: 04 Jan 2015 03:39 PM PST

HANNAH WAFA: MUET result today !!

MUET result today !!

Assalammualaikum Warahmatullahiwabarakatu.
Alright since my semester break extend to one more week due to flood case in the east side of Malaysia which is Kelantan , i have been staying home most of the time, doing nothing exciting . but not to forget the assignment. since i just started to post the blog  i didnt get the chance to introduce this fat me. HAHA..
Alright Nama diberi Syarifah Raihanah Wafa Binti Syed Farid Nasir Wafa. I am 19 yeah actually baru sambut birthday yg ke 18 je last november haha.. oh well lantaklah 19 dah.. I am currently studying in UITM Alor Gajah Lendu Melaka as a Foundation TESL student (YEah MAN) In shaa Allah this April , I will end my foundation year officially. 

Back to the main topic shall we? 
Alright today is 5th January 2015.. Today, MUET examinations result will be officially release at 10 a.m for the group that took it last November. Most of the major costs in universities such as medical, engineering, architecture, TESL , Law required the students to take MUET examination to test on their English Skills. I was one of the victims . The government have required the TESL students to get at least a band 4 for their MUET examinations to pursue Degree . I never thought that it will be this kind of hard. What worst is that you need a band 5 to graduate your Degree year . So that means if you get band 4 for your MUET examinations this time , you need to retake it when you want to graduate Degree.. and that sucks much i guess. currently , i had the feeling of retaking the MUET exam again in July because i cannot guaranty that i will score band 4 because i will not deny that it is hard. I am quite glad that i was a TESL student  but i can't deny that i am still not good enough in English . Maybe people will say that i can write well , speak well  but the truth is i am just an ordinary human being. My former English teacher once told me ' we might be the best in one place , but when we move one step ahead we will really see the challenges that been waiting for us' 
Once i enter the first month of Foundation TESL , i finally realize that i was a very tiny individual there. You will never can count the numbers of fluent speakers that study with you. Sometimes people who are sitting beside you can speak better than you (macam orang melayu cakap 'cakap berhabuk') so there is where all the challenges begins. 
I cannot deny that i am damn scared right now. who isn't? 
but what to do everything was set.. I just have to wait and see..
May Allah SWT bless. In Shaa Allah.

: for all the MUET candidates from the group November 2014 , i wish you GOod LUck.

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Posted: 13 Aug 2015 09:36 PM PDT

Here are some Easy and simple MUET exam tips to score the highest result, Band 6. This simple tips if followed properly should be able to help you to face MUET exam papers and MUET exam speaking test. Malaysian University English Test well known as MUET. MUET is an exam to test the level of English language and mainly is treated as an entry to public universities. This examination is run by Malaysian Examination Council. 

The followings are the best tips and recommendation to prepare oneself for these MUET examination papers  and score the highest band 6.

1. Reading
Candidate who intent to take this examination and thinking to obtain the highest point band 6 should do a lot of reading no matter whatever material it is. As long it is in English and it is good material such as newspapers, story books and magazines.  One should go through all the past year questions in order to have variety of vocabulary. This is a way to help one to master their vocabulary and learn the structure of grammars. One should be smart in choosing the reading material so that it will relevant and help them in MUET

2. Listening
Listening to news at home and tuning to the English radio while in the car will help to learn to concentrate and help in the listening test later. One should not try to listen to every single word but learn to grasp the art of listening to the meaning and gist.

3. Speaking
To do well and obtain band 6, MUET Speaking test plays an important part. Speaking in English will help to practice the speech skills, create high confidence in talking and practice the smoothness and the flow of speaking which will be essential for MUET speaking test. Beside that mimicking and pretending to be in the actual test by practicing in such way will help one build confident to speak and help one from going blank as they tend to panic.

4. Writing
One can use past year question as a step to practice their writing skill in the given time. Besides that this can help one to practice their skill to express their thoughts, views, ideas and comments by practicing daily. This will help one to use as many suitable vocabularies in their essays and answers.

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Besides the tips above, there are other ways to score the highest band 6 such as:-

1. Structure of the MUET
One should be familiar of the format of the examination such as the parts of the exam, what are the questions, the type of questions the time frame for each part. This can be practice by obtaining the past year MUET Exam paper and asking people who have sat for the examination so that one will have clear picture of the format of the papers before sitting for it.

2. Planning before sitting for the examination
One should have an action plan before sitting for MUET exam papers. This will help one to have confidence and knows how well they are prepared and whether they are ready beforehand.

3. Practice
There is a say "practice makes perfect", this is the only way that makes a person perfect in whatever they do. So the more the practice you do the more familiar and confident you are mentally and physically.

There is some people asking about MUET exam dress code. Actually there is no so called "MUET Exam Dress Code". Candidate should be aware of the dress code, one who taking privately should wear formal and neat attire where else the STPM students should wear their uniforms.

The steps and tips above can help one to build up one's confident level and amazingly at the end one will be surprise of the improvement. Practice will always makes things perfect at the end. Practice! Practice! Practice!

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Posted: 28 Apr 2010 12:26 AM PDT

MUET WRITING PAPER 800/4 QUESTION 2

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.

Generally, in answering academic essays, you need to really focus on a higher level of thinking which befits a Band 6, university style response. If you were to just answer that this electronic communication trend is good and that you can chat with your friends and keep in touch, then you really haven't explored the question in a mature and critical way.

How do you train your mind to be more critical and mature in approaching the question? Well, you need to focus not just on the effects of the concept to yourself and the people around you, but focus on how it will affect society not just in your country but globally.

Anyway, have a read of the sample answer below. Take note that I'm sticking to my writing template, but better students can use a more creative style to show their flair in writing effective compositions.

Everywhere we turn today, the world is crowded with people busy typing SMSes on their Nokias or iPhones or someone is staring unblinkingly at a Facebook or Yahoo page on the computer screen. Whether you like it or not, the age of Information Technology is upon us, and we can either learn new skills and adapt to this new technology, or be forever lost and stuck in the older generation. In my opinion, I am fully convinced that this growing trend is the way of the future, and it brings countless benefits to mankind. In this essay, I will discuss three positive effects of electronic communication, namely its efficiency, enhances communication and creates a borderless world community.

First and foremost, more and more people are relying on e-mail, Facebook, Short Message System (SMS) and other types of electronic communication tools because of its high efficiency. This is because in today's age of globalisation, we need information at the tip of our fingers. Moreover, with the use of these tools, we can increase the speed of getting the necessary and relevant information within seconds and this will increase our productivity. For example, gone are the days of using 'snail mail' or regular letters using stamps and envelopes and many more examples of 'old' technology because it is simply too slow and inefficient. Therefore, these e-communication tools increases the access to important information which is why the new generation is fully accepting this growing trend.

Secondly, this form of technology enhances communication among people today. This means that when we use SMS, e-mails and websites like Facebook, we are able to communicate clearly and directly to our target audience. Furthermore, people today find that the message is more important than the form it comes in as an e-mail in short but clear sentences is just as good or even better than a long and formal letter. For instance, an SMS can give clear instructions in just a few words and this communicates what needs to be done quickly and directly. Thus, when the intended message can be spread clearly using short and clear information like in SMSes and emails, communication can be enhanced and there will be less problems of miscommunication.

Last but not least, e-communication creates a borderless community in the world we live in today. This is due to the fact that the boundaries that separate each country becomes less relevant when information is transferred without limitations. In addition, the world would be a better place because there is a sense of 1-World commitment, respect and tolerance for the global community through efficient and clear e-communication. Take for example, we are able to connect with people on an international basis using Facebook, Friendster, Tagged, Hotmail, Yahoo and others. Hence, these tools will enhance global unity and create a more peaceful world.

In a nutshell, this growing trend has many positive effects not just to individuals but the global society in terms of efficiency, enhancing communicative skills and shaping a borderless community. In my opinion, I still firmly believe that this latest trend is the best way forward and if we do not catch up, we will be left behind by the tide of development. Our government can encourage the proper usage of electronic communications by increasing communication amenities and broadband accessibility especially in rural areas so that they can enjoy the same facilities as city-folks therefore balancing the development of our country towards achieving Vision 2020.

So what do you guys think? Please give me some feedback. ;-)

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<b>MUET</b> my way...: Sample <b>MUET</b> Report Writing Q1 800/4

Posted: 21 Jul 2015 09:40 PM PDT

Here are just 2 samples of different bands answers for an actual MUET report writing question. I don't claim to know the perfect answer because English is so diverse, but suffice to say a better command of vocabulary and sentence structures will garner higher marks.

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<b>MUET</b> my way...: <b>MUET</b> Speaking question June 2015

Posted: 15 Jun 2015 07:35 PM PDT

Hi, all. My students are taking this year's MUET, mid year paper. Here is an update of the questions that came out. I am using my own words as I only got feedback from the students so it is not verbatim. Anyway, as long as you get the gist, it will help you prepare better because you can gauge the level of questions and ignore topics below for they seldom repeat questions in the same set.

Set 1
Task A:
Discuss ways to ensure the success of a group project.
Candidate A: Choose the right team
Candidate B: Distribute the work equally
Candidate C: Set a realistic plan
Candidate D: Have good teamwork among members.
Task B:
Discuss which of the ways can best ensure the success of a group project.

Set 2
Task A:
Discuss television programmes that are useful in our daily lives.
Candidate A: Television programmes on travelling
Candidate B: Television programmes on cooking
Candidate C: Television programmes on health issues
Candidate D: Television programmes on current issues
Task B:
Discuss which type of television programmes are the most useful in our daily lives.

Set 3
Task A:
Discuss effective resolutions for water shortages.
Candidate A: Water rationing
Candidate B: Other sources
Candidate C: Water bill tariff
Candidate D: Educate people
Task B:
Discuss which of the resolutions for water shortages is the most effective.

Set 4
Task A:
Discuss the best reasons why people should grow their own fruits and vegetables.
Candidate A: Good for the family budget
Candidate B: Good for the environment
Candidate C: Good for health
Candidate D: Good for making use of available land
Task B:
Discuss which is the best reason why people should grow their own fruits and vegetables.

Set 5
Task A:
Discuss characteristics that make people happy. 
Candidate A: Be grateful
Candidate B: Have a positive outlook
Candidate C: Have a good relationship with others
Candidate D: Have a goal
Task B: 
Discuss which of the characteristics above will most likely make people happy.  

Set 6
Task A:
Discuss ways to overcome tiredness.
Candidate A: Have a good sleep and rest
Candidate B: Have a balance between work and play
Candidate C: Have healthy eating habits
Candidate D: Exercise regularly
Task B: 
Discuss which is the best way to overcome tiredness. 

Set 7
Task A:
Discuss sectors or industries that have the best job scope.
Candidate A: Agriculture sector
Candidate B: Business sector
Candidate C: Manufacturing industry
Candidate D: Entertainment industry
Task B: 
Discuss which of the sectors or industries above has the best job scope. 

(TO BE UPDATED, WORK IN PROGRESS)

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Posted: 01 Dec 2013 02:16 AM PST

Written by Suzanne Ong
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Before I get to the point of this article, you should know that Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is basically an English proficiency test which means you have to work on being good at the language altogether to actually get good results. In my own experience, I've come to realize that usually English speakers—as in those who speak English at home or with friends—are the ones who obtain a Band 4 or Band 5. MUET Band 6 is near impossible to obtain and the rest fall under Band 3 or less. Circumstances may vary according to the questions given, but note that having a good hold of the language should be your main focus, the questions come in later.

The first thing you need to know about English is that it's not a memorizing subject, rather it's more of a skill that you acquire through lots of practice. It's like learning Math or taking up a new instrument, you cannot be good at it right away; you need to practice before getting it right, unless if you're naturally gifted which I think most of us aren't.

1. MUET Writing
If you're the type of person who thinks that reading the dictionary could help hone your English, then that's where you've got it wrong. Read these 2 sentences:

  • I am not mind you nitpicking of my grammar mistakes.
  • I wouldn't mind if you nitpicked on my grammar mistakes. 

See, even if you understand a bombastic word and fairly know how to use it, it still doesn't equate into having a good grasp of English if your grammar is all over the place. Grammar always comes first and once you've mastered that, then you could go ahead and memorize all those fancy schmancy words to make yourself look smarter. Simple grammar rules like tenses and when to put an S after a word and when not to, all those require practice. I suggest you pick up an exercise workbook on grammar and practice on it, but don't stop there. You will also need to start reading more English materials, any English materials really, as long as they're grammatically correct. The main thing is to read how the article is written as opposed to what it is written. The more you take notice on how they write, you'll slowly get used to the grammar being used.

You cannot just read without writing though, because like I said, English is a skill and you need to practice. Therefore, you should always write and have someone with better English to have a look at it and tell you where you went wrong. Only then you could really improve on your Writing. It takes time, so be patient.

2. MUET Speaking
When you converse in English, sometimes it's different from written English, because written form could be a little formal sometimes. To improve on Speaking, you have to watch more English shows, be it dramas or movies, it really doesn't matter as long as it captures your attention. Having subtitles in your preferred language would be good as it gives you a better understanding as to what the show is talking about. Similar to what I've mentioned earlier, you should notice the words people use when they speak, more so than what they're actually saying. After a while, you would notice a similar pattern from the way they talk and it's totally different from the way we speak our "rojak" English here in Malaysia. Obviously you shouldn't use words like lah, mah, wah, ah, etc in your Speaking.

If you don't usually speak English with your friends, pick out one friend that is good at English and ask him to speak the language with you. It would be awkward at first for the both of you, but if you're determined and if your friend is really willing to help, you will get through the awkwardness and after a while you could really see the improvement. My friend did that and at first she couldn't really speak a proper sentence, but she wasn't embarrassed to ask and learn even if she might've embarrassed herself through the process. She worked hard and after a few months, she really did improve compared to the first time she started speaking English.

3. MUET Reading
Even though it is a multiple choice paper, Reading is tough regardless. If you've tried out questions from exercise books and past year MUET papers, then you would have noticed the difference between the two. For Reading, I suggest you try out lots of different exercises—the tougher the better—and try to learn from your mistakes. See where you've analyzed wrongly and learn from that.

For the first ever Reading paper I did, I think I got less than half correct because I was looking at the questions the wrong way. After learning my mistake, I've improved to getting more than half correct almost every time. Of course you need to read more to familiarize yourself with the type of formal writing (from my experience, they mostly give data questions so most of them are written formally) as it is different from informal or narrative writing, which I find easier to understand.

4. MUET Listening
Listening to me, I find to be the easiest among all 4 papers, though I think those who aren't familiar with English would find it to be a challenge. Watching movies or TV shows could help in Listening too (and not just for Speaking), so does listening to the radio or watching videos online that is English. You need to train your ear to differentiate certain words that might sound similar to the other, like soap and soup, hard work and hardwood. You have to pay close attention to the whole sentence rather than just that word that you think might be the answer. I think the only way to differentiate words is to know what the person is talking about and if it makes sense.

The audio can be a jerk sometimes (which happened to me during my actual exams) so you really have to train yourself to listen carefully. They play the audio twice so what I normally do is to write down the answer with a pencil first, sometimes I even write down 2 or 3 answers when I'm not sure, then when they play it the second time, I write it down with my pen.

Another thing I think you should know about MUET is that the questions sometimes test your general knowledge. Not like what is currently happening in the news, more like stuff about One Malaysia, One Sport, the education blueprint, things like that. So getting a high band sometimes depends on luck too.

I guess that's about it. Remember it takes a lot of time, patience and hard work to get it right. People who speak English at home have an advantage because they read, watch and listen to English stuff all the time, so if you're not one of them then you'll have to put in extra work compared to them. Even after your MUET exams are over, don't stop improving your English, it would give you a better chance of getting a job in the future. Oh and if you're interested in reading about my MUET experience, you can check out my blog. There's stuff about my form 6 life there too if you are interested in reading :)

Alright, all the best!

Written by Suzanne Ong, an aspiring writer who had just finished STPM and is in the midst of pursuing her dream of becoming an author. She blogs about random daily things that people don't voice out at http://xsuzannex.wordpress.com and writes fiction at http://www.wattpad.com/user/raind33r.

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Posted: 17 Oct 2014 12:45 AM PDT

Published: October 17, 2014

With government's new policy on MUET (Malaysian University English Test) requirements for public varsities, it is best to start preparing for your exams this early. Previously, a MUET band 1 is enough however the new policy will be making it difficult for students who want to get into public universities. Here are some simple tips on how to improve your exam preparations.

1. Get familiar with the test structure

You can easily obtain model test papers or past year papers from book stores or from your MUET tutor. Generally, MUET is made of four components – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  The duration and weighing of each component are as follows:

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One look at it and reading paper is obviously the one that carries the highest weightage of 40%. Therefore, it's important to start reading, and not just any content but read articles and books that are written by respected authors and reliable publications such as TIME Magazine, National Geographic, The Economist, Reader's Digest, The New Yorker, and so forth. Aside from these, you need to keep abreast with local issues and these can be gained by reading newspapers such as The Star, News Straits Times, The Edge, and many more.

For more information on the MUET exam structure, please visit this link.

2. Practice makes perfect

English language proficiency is a skill, and skills do not develop overnight. To master this skill, one must some invest time to practice.

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  • Practice speaking and listening – In order to speak English fluently, you need to practice speaking. Get someone (a teacher, coach, or a friend who practices English) to converse with. Practice speaking out loud until your mouth and brain can do it without any effort. As much as possible, avoid translating your thoughts from your mother tongue, and try to think in English. Talk naturally and try to add some humour in your conversation.
  • Practice writing – Once you have gained some confidence in expressing yourself in the English language, it's time to put these thoughts on paper. Take time to write down your thoughts, views, opinion, and ideas in an orderly and logical manner. Social media activities such as blogging can help you feel motivated to write.
  • Practice reading – To help enrich your vocabulary, you will need to read a lot of material. From reading word-by-word, try to learn how to browse and capture keywords. By doing so, you get to expand the number of words you read at a time, which is very important in exams. Another tip is to concentrate and avoid regression or re-reading a material. This will slow you down, and lose the overall meaning of a subject.

3. Engage in play and conversation

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Play is a good form of learning because it is motivating and fun! Word games such as scrabble, crossword puzzles, anagrams, and word scramble can challenge you and help you discover new meanings and new words. Furthermore, these games encourage you to check with a thesaurus or dictionary.

Another way to expand your vocabulary is to simply talk with other people. This can help you learn and discover new words. As with reading, once you hear a new word, remember to jot it down so that you can study it later — and then slowly add the new word to your vocabulary.

You hold the key to a better vocabulary. These tips featured in this article, will help you on your way to discovering and learning new words to expand your vocabulary and strengthen your use of the English language. Good luck!

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