| This & That MAY 2002 |
| A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Hello there! In the last issue, we had a look at narrative essays. They are as interesting as we want to make them out to be. We can use our imagination to come up with some really fantastic ideas that will make our essays interesting to read. In this issue, we will have a look at descriptive essays. When we write a descriptive essay, we must imagine that the reader is blind. So we will have to describe every detail, if possible, to the listener. Below is an example of a simple descriptive essay written by a Lower Secondary student. |
MALAYSIAN FRUITS We can find many kinds of fruits in Malaysia. There are both imported and local fruits. Fruits are usually full of vitamins and very delicious. There are a variety of local fruits. The three most popular fruits in Malaysia are the durian, the pineapple and the watermelon. Durians, the king of fruits, are a favoutrite of many people. They have thorns on the outside which are green in colour. The flesh inside is yellowish and it smells and tastes good. However, many people do not like the durian because of its smell. Durians are seasonal fruits. Pineapples are very delicious too. Sometimes, they can be very sour. Pineapples are planted mainly in Johore. They can be eaten raw or made into pineapple juice, pineapple jam or pineapple tarts. During the hot season, eating a few pieces of watermelon is very refreshing. A watermelon is as big as a football. The flesh on the inside is either red or yellow. Watermelons are very juicy. When one is thirsty one can drink a glass of watermelon juice which will help quench one's thirst. Local fruits are cheaper than imported ones. They are fresher than the fruits that come from other countries. Eating more local fruits like mangoes, guavas and bananas can make us healthier and stronger. As Malaysians, we should support our local farmers by buying more local fruits. Au Su Yee Form 2 2002 Ave Maria Convent Ipoh |
| Quote of the month: It is better to be un-informed than ill-informed. - Keith Duckworth |
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