GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ENGLISH UNIT JUN 2015 Type of assessment TEST – 20% -( set 2) Cours e DUE 1012 Name Matric No. Class SECTION A (6 MARKS) QUESTIONS 1-4 INSTRUCTION Read the passage and answer the following questions 15 20 5 10 Using an English/English Dictionary Today's English learner has a wide choice of dictionaries in which to choose from. There are dictionaries with American English, with British English, with idioms or slang, and even with pictures. One of the most popular dictionaries I have seen among many students is talking electronic dictionaries. All you have to do is type in a word in your language and you can see it and hear it in English. That's great, right? Well, I think it's great, too... but only sometimes. Bilingual electronic dictionaries are fast and easy. They can be great when you are traveling and need information quickly. But I am against electronic dictionaries and even bilingual paper dictionaries in many cases. Let me explain... When you reach an intermediate level of English you know enough of the language to ask the meaning of certain things while using English. Translating between languages in your head takes time. You should be translating as little as possible and you should be thinking in English as much as possible. I strongly recommend that intermediate and advanced students use an English-English dictionary made especially for your understanding. For example, Longman has a good dictionary for students. Other companies do, too.
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GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENTENGLISH UNIT
JUN 2015
Type of assessment TEST – 20% -( set 2) Course DUE 1012Name
Matric No. Class
SECTION A (6 MARKS)
QUESTIONS 1-4
INSTRUCTION
Read the passage and answer the following questions
15
20
5
10
Using an English/English Dictionary
Today's English learner has a wide choice of dictionaries in which to choose from. There are dictionaries with American English, with British English, with idioms or slang, and even with pictures. One of the most popular dictionaries I have seen among many students is talking electronic dictionaries. All you have to do is type in a word in your language and you can see it and hear it in English. That's great, right? Well, I think it's great, too... but only sometimes.
Bilingual electronic dictionaries are fast and easy. They can be great when you are traveling and need information quickly. But I am against electronic dictionaries and even bilingual paper dictionaries in many cases. Let me explain...
When you reach an intermediate level of English you know enough of the language to ask the meaning of certain things while using English. Translating between languages in your head takes time. You should be translating as little as possible and you should be thinking in English as much as possible. I strongly recommend that intermediate and advanced students use an English-English dictionary made especially for your understanding. For example, Longman has a good dictionary for students. Other companies do, too.
I also feel that paper (book) dictionaries are better for studying than electronic dictionaries. True, they take longer to use. But, for some reason, the information you look up seems to stay in your head longer. It may be because you were forced to spell the word in your head and therefore "see it" more clearly in your mind.
So what do you do if you have checked an English-English dictionary and still don't understand something? Go to your bilingual dictionary. It is useful sometimes. Just remember to try to stay in English as much as possible.
1. Which of the following is the most popular dictionary among students? (CLO 2, C1)
A. Picture DictionaryB. Electronic DictionaryC. British English DictionaryD. American English Dictionary
2. All of the following are the reasons on why electronic dictionary is popular, EXCEPT… (CLO 2, C1)
A. It can help you during travelling B. It can help you to find the words fasterC. It will help you understand the words betterD. It will help to increase your English vocabulary
3. The word ‘see it’ in line 16 can be best replaced with… (CLO2, C1)
A. recallB. rememberC. understandD. comprehend
4. Based on your understanding of the passage, why students need to use dictionary? (CLO 2, C2)
A. To improve their vocabularyB. To understand the words betterC. To use it when they are travellingD. To find the meaning of words faster
QUESTIONS 5-6
INSTRUCTION
Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions.
5. Which of the candidates below is not eligible for the study loan and scholarship scheme? (C2)
A. A student who has just graduated from university B. A Malaysian student undergoing a diploma programC. A student who is into the second year of degree programD. A Bumiputra student who has obtained a place in the university
6. The following are terms and conditions to apply the study loan and scholarship, EXCEPT (C2)
A. Applicants should be MalaysiansB. Applicants should pursue diploma or degree programs.C. Applications who already obtained a place in any overseas institutions D. Applicants who already obtained a place in any educational institutions in Malaysia
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) in Collaboration with the Malaysia Association Education Foundation (AMMA) announced the formation of loan and scholarship scheme for needy children to pursue their tertiary education.
A sum of RM50 000 has been allocated for this purpose. MATTA and AMMA are inviting applications from suitable candidates who have obtained a place in any college or university within Malaysia. Applicants should be Malaysians and pursuing diploma or degree programs. Those interested should write in with recent photograph to:
The MATTA/AEF Committee, c/o Amma Education Foundation, Unit C-12-4, Level 12, Block C, Megan Avenue II, 14, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur.
SECTION B (8 MARKS)
QUESTIONS 1-4
INSTRUCTION
Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions
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Starting at RM19, 995
Forget gasoline engines, they cost RM40 a week just in fuel and make a mess. The Rebel YX runs entirely on tap water. Get it wet and watches it go! Each engine has been tested to last 100,000 miles guaranteed. Save thousands of dollars a year. Some cars may get you there faster, but the Rebel 600 YX gets you there cheaper!
WARNING: Water Powered Vehicles Are Not Yet Approved For Road Use.
SECTION C (6 MARKS)
QUESTIONS 1 -3
INSTRUCTION
Read the advertisement below and answer the following questions
1. Why do we need to build libraries like the Bukas Aklat Leave Behind Library there? (CLO 3, C2)
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2.
In your own words, state your understanding on the quote above. Write in NOT MORE
