COURSE : ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION -EXAM PAPER

FINAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTION

SET 1

COURSE : ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

CODE : OUMH1203

DURATION : 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper is set in English. ANSWER in ENGLISH ONLY.

2. This question paper consists of THREE Parts - PART A, PART B and PART C. Read CAREFULLY the instructions for each PART.

3. Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.

PART A

INSTRUCTIONS

Part A contains FIVE questions. Answer ALL questions.

QUESTIONS Marks

1.	Give TWO characteristics of a good research paper. Beri DUA ciri-ciri kertas penyelidikan yang baik.		( 4 )
2.	What is the difference between a topic sentence and a thesis statement? Apakah perbezaan antara ayat topik dan pernyataan tesis?		( 4 )
3.	Explain what is meant by order of emphasis with reference to a research paper. Terangkan apa yang dimaksudkan dengan urutan penekanan dengan merujuk kepada kertas penyelidikan.		( 4 )
4.	Complete the sentence below. Lengkapkan ayat di bawah. The internet cannot replace books even though it is easy to access electronic information available. This is because __________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Internet tidak dapat menggantikan buku walaupun mudah mengakses maklumat elektronik yang tersedia. Ini adalah kerana		( 4 )
5.	A good piece of writing makes your reader want to continue reading and read more. The key is to use plain and clear English. Explain FOUR ways to write in plain and clear English. Sekeping tulisan yang baik membuatkan pembaca anda ingin terus membaca dan membaca lebih lanjut. Kuncinya ialah menggunakan bahasa Inggeris yang jelas dan jelas. Terangkan EMPAT cara untuk menulis dalam bahasa Inggeris yang jelas dan jelas.

( 4 )

(Total: 20)

PART B

INSTRUCTIONS

Part B contains THREE questions. Answer TWO questions ONLY.

QUESTIONS Marks

1. There is a revival of interest in local food culture in many countries across the world. People now realize that their culinary cultures can contribute to enriching human life in general. How do you think your own food culture can contribute to this movement? Discuss.

1.Ada kebangkitan minat dalam budaya makanan tempatan di banyak negara di seluruh dunia. Orang ramai sedar bahawa budaya masakan mereka boleh menyumbang kepada memperkayakan kehidupan manusia secara umum.

Bagaimana anda berfikir budaya makanan anda sendiri boleh menyumbang kepada pergerakan ini?

Bincangkan.

(Total: 10)

2. If you could change one thing about your hometown, what would you change?

Support your answer with sound reasoning and examples.

2.Jika anda boleh menukar satu perkara mengenai kampung halaman anda, apa yang akan anda ubah? Menyokong jawapan anda dengan penalaran dan contoh suara.

(Jumlah: 10)

(Total: 10)

3. “Not everything that is learned is contained in books” Do you agree with this statement? State and elaborate your stand.

(Total: 10)

3. "Tidak semua yang dipelajari terkandung di dalam buku" Adakah anda bersetuju dengan kenyataan ini? Nyatakan dan huraikan pendirian anda.

(Jumlah: 10

PART C

INSTRUCTIONS

Part C contains TWO questions. Answer ONE question ONLY.

QUESTIONS Marks

1. Write a brief and persuasive email to the Chief Operating Officer of a Canadian company to convince him that your country is the ideal place for him to invest.

(Total: 10)

1.Masukkan e-mel ringkas dan persuasif kepada Ketua Pegawai Operasi sebuah syarikat Kanada untuk meyakinkannya bahawa negara anda adalah tempat yang sesuai untuk dia melabur.

(Jumlah: 10)

2. A persistent increase in the crime rate shows that the education system

has failed. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss.

(Total: 10)

2.A peningkatan yang berterusan dalam kadar jenayah menunjukkan bahawa sistem pendidikan

telah gagal. Adakah anda setuju atau tidak setuju? Bincangkan.

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