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ENG1504: Practising Workplace English
May/June 2025 & May/June 2023 — Exam Revision Pack
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Workplace English / Business Communication
Exam Revision Guide
ENG1504 / ENN1504
Module Code:
Practising Workplace English
Module Name:
May/June 2025 & May/June 2023
Papers:
3 Days (Portfolio Submission)
Duration:
100 marks per paper
Total Marks:
Q1: Minutes / Letter Q2: Investigative Report
Question Type:
Study the structure, language, and format of each question type. Understanding the
“why” beats memorising the “what”.
Exam Revision Notes | ENG1504 | 2023 & 2025
,ENG1504 | Exam Revision Practising Workplace English
PART 1: MAY/JUNE 2025 EXAMINATION
University Examinations 2025 — Practising Workplace English (ENG1504): Portfolio
⋆O Key Concept
Paper Overview — 2025: Two compulsory questions, both worth 50 marks each
(100 marks total). Duration is 3 days. Students submit a portfolio. Q1 tests formal
letter writing. Q2 tests investigative report writing.
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Question 1 (2025) — Letter of Request [50 marks]
Question: BACKGROUND
You are the Manager of Imfundo Literacy Projects. The main objective of your organ-
isation is to encourage literacy and reading in the community of Randavell. You are
launching a campaign to establish a library as part of a two-year activity programme.
Your contact details are: PO Box 256, Randavell, 3310. Telephone: 012 342 9800. Email:
.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Randavell City Council including the Director of Library Services supports local ini-
tiatives similar to your project. Write a letter to the Director of Library Services, Dr
Sello Diketso, Private Bag X246, ReadtoLearn, Pretoria, 3330.
• Give THREE reasons for establishing the library.
• Make a request for donations.
• Request FOUR specific pieces of equipment and types of books you would like the
Randavell Community Council to donate.
• Do NOT forget to express goodwill in the opening and closing paragraphs.
Exam Tip
A formal letter follows a strict structure. Always include: sender’s address (top
right), date, recipient’s address (left), salutation, subject line, body para-
graphs, complimentary close, and signature block. Each mark typically corre-
sponds to a structural element or a content point (e.g., each reason = marks, each
donation item = marks).
Answer:
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ENG1504: Practising Workplace English
May/June 2025 & May/June 2023 — Exam Revision Pack
⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆
Workplace English / Business Communication
Exam Revision Guide
ENG1504 / ENN1504
Module Code:
Practising Workplace English
Module Name:
May/June 2025 & May/June 2023
Papers:
3 Days (Portfolio Submission)
Duration:
100 marks per paper
Total Marks:
Q1: Minutes / Letter Q2: Investigative Report
Question Type:
Study the structure, language, and format of each question type. Understanding the
“why” beats memorising the “what”.
Exam Revision Notes | ENG1504 | 2023 & 2025
,ENG1504 | Exam Revision Practising Workplace English
PART 1: MAY/JUNE 2025 EXAMINATION
University Examinations 2025 — Practising Workplace English (ENG1504): Portfolio
⋆O Key Concept
Paper Overview — 2025: Two compulsory questions, both worth 50 marks each
(100 marks total). Duration is 3 days. Students submit a portfolio. Q1 tests formal
letter writing. Q2 tests investigative report writing.
Page 2 of 24 [ENG1504]
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Question 1 (2025) — Letter of Request [50 marks]
Question: BACKGROUND
You are the Manager of Imfundo Literacy Projects. The main objective of your organ-
isation is to encourage literacy and reading in the community of Randavell. You are
launching a campaign to establish a library as part of a two-year activity programme.
Your contact details are: PO Box 256, Randavell, 3310. Telephone: 012 342 9800. Email:
.
INSTRUCTIONS
The Randavell City Council including the Director of Library Services supports local ini-
tiatives similar to your project. Write a letter to the Director of Library Services, Dr
Sello Diketso, Private Bag X246, ReadtoLearn, Pretoria, 3330.
• Give THREE reasons for establishing the library.
• Make a request for donations.
• Request FOUR specific pieces of equipment and types of books you would like the
Randavell Community Council to donate.
• Do NOT forget to express goodwill in the opening and closing paragraphs.
Exam Tip
A formal letter follows a strict structure. Always include: sender’s address (top
right), date, recipient’s address (left), salutation, subject line, body para-
graphs, complimentary close, and signature block. Each mark typically corre-
sponds to a structural element or a content point (e.g., each reason = marks, each
donation item = marks).
Answer:
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