SPM sample essay

Section B: Continuous writing (50 marks)

Write a composition of about 350 words on the following topic:

A memorable event in your life

I believe that I went through a lot of events that brought various feelings to me. Some are good while some are worth forgotten. Above all, there is one event that seems to be memorable to me. It happened on the first day of April when my SPM results were to be declared.

I had been waiting for the day with anxiety and curiosity since the moment I left my examination desk. I got up at six O'clock. I took bath and prayed to God to grant my success. I was somewhat uneasy and restless. My mind was swinging between hope and fear. It was a strange stage of anxiety and expectation as if I was on the burning plane, getting ready for parachuting to save my life. I was not sure what was lotted for me. My parents had high expectation of me. At one moment I was sure that I would pass obtaining Grade 'A'. Again, I feared that if I failed any of the subjects. I was not among the top-ranked students in my school. For me, the possibility of pass or fail is almost equal. In short, I was in a very disturbed state of mind.

            Before the recess bell rang, I was already at the school compound with a few of my classmates. I was getting more and more restless when I heard a few teachers talking about this year’s SPM performance statistics. My hands were shaking and heart throbbing. Fortunately, some of my friends especially Amni and Darren knew how to handle the terrified situation by making us laugh out loud just like how we did in our school days.

            We gathered outside the school the school hall after an announcement made by the school examination secretary, Mr Anand Bakshi that results were ready to be collected. One name after another was called according to the alphabetical order. However, my teacher skipped my name. Suddenly, I was asked to take the exam results slip in the school principal’s office. I asked my teacher why my slip was taken but what I saw was her emotionless facial expression and her hand pointing to the office building.

I tried to behave like normal although my legs were like weigh 100 pounds each. About 3 meters from the office, I could see the school principal and my dad chatting happily. I was welcomed by their cheerful faces. The slip was given to me. There was a moment of silence before tears of joy rolling down on my cheeks. I thanked to Almighty Allah for the success which he granted me. Higher than my target, I got 10 A’s for SPM. The principal was overwhelmed with joy and pride until he invited my dad to reveal my results.

                 The whole atmosphere of the house was at once changed that evening. Friends and relatives poured in to congratulate me. Tea and sweets were served to all who came. Many of my relatives brought sweet-boxes for me. All were in jolly and happy mood. My mother prepared nice dishes for the lunch. Two of my friends were also invited to dine. Like never before I was so happy in my life. In midst of all rejoicing, I reminisced the day that I felt worthless due to my worrisome grade in my trial results. Experience is indeed the best teacher. I learned this on that memorable day.