SPM ANSWER SAMPLE ENGLISH; DIRECTED WRITING (SPEECH/TALK)

Good morning to the Principal, teachers and my fellow friends. I am glad to be given the opportunity to give a speech all of you. I am going to talk about an important upcoming event. Our school is holding a fund-raising walk next month. The money collected from the walk will go to a charity. As the chairman of the organizing committee, I have been asked to give a speech during the assembly regarding the event. I reckon some of you do not have any idea on what the activity is about. Well, it is my pleasure to give an overview about it. Teachers and friends, The walk will be held on Saturday, 6th March 2011 at the Millennium Square. All of us including the teachers and parents are required to assemble there before 8.00 AM. The event will be flagged off at 8.15 AM by the State Education Director, Mr. David. We will start at the Millennium Square and the finishing line will be at the main entrance to the Millennium Hall. The estimated distance is about 5 kilometers. We will be passing the highway bridge, golf course, railway station, housing estate and the ostrich farm. The main objective of the event is to raise some money to be donated to the Cahaya Old Folks Home in Subang. They need the money, to do some renovations to build a better recreational centre. Besides, we also hope the parents will kindly donate some food and clothes. Teachers and friends, Moreover, the participants who will take part in the walk are students, teachers, school staffs and not forgetting our parents. Prizes will be given to the first ten winners. Every participant has to pay RM10 in order to participate in this event. Furthermore, we are lucky to get sponsorships from Ah Zee company, Bee & Tan

company and Ibnu Sports Store. These companies have agreed to sponsor the prizes, caps, T-shirts and soft drinks for the participants. By participating in this event, you can reap numerous benefits. You will learn to love and care for the lonely elderly people. You can burn the fats in your body by taking part in the walk. The due date to submit your forms is by 31st July 20__. My friends, let me remind you that When there is a will, there is a way. Please lend a hand to the old folks. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would be grateful if you could support this meaningful event. So, let's join hands and put our heart and soul to make the fund-raising event a success. I believe every cloud has its silver lining. Thank you for lending me your ears.