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ENG2611 EXAM ANSWERS
ENG2611 PORTFOLIO
0CT/NOV
2023
SECTION A
Read the questions below carefully and write all your responses in paragraph form.
QUESTION 1
1.1. Leland et al. (2013) suggest that we must read what we understand because if a
piece is beyond our understanding, then we get nothing out of it. Do you agree
with this view? Briefly explain your answer in a paragraph of no more than FIVE
sentences.
(5 marks)
While Leland et al.'s (2013) suggestion has some merit, I don't entirely agree with the notion
that we should only read what we already understand. Reading material that is slightly
beyond our current comprehension level can be beneficial for intellectual growth.
Challenging ourselves with complex texts can lead to cognitive development and expanded
knowledge. However, there is a balance to strike. If a piece is significantly beyond our
understanding, it may indeed be unproductive, leading to frustration and little to no
meaningful insight. Therefore, it's important to select reading material that stretches our
comprehension without overwhelming us, finding a middle ground between familiar and
challenging content to optimize our learning and engagement.
1.2. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain in what way the language skills
of reading and writing have a symbiotic relationship? Provide ONE suitable
example to illustrate the symbiotic relationship between these two skills.
(5 marks)
Reading and writing possess a symbiotic relationship, wherein each skill complements and
reinforces the other, leading to enhanced overall literacy. When we read, we absorb various
writing styles, vocabulary, and sentence structures from the text. This exposure helps us
develop a deeper understanding of language mechanics and effective communication. For
instance, when we read a well-crafted novel, we encounter diverse writing techniques that
ENG2611 EXAM ANSWERS
ENG2611 PORTFOLIO
0CT/NOV
2023
SECTION A
Read the questions below carefully and write all your responses in paragraph form.
QUESTION 1
1.1. Leland et al. (2013) suggest that we must read what we understand because if a
piece is beyond our understanding, then we get nothing out of it. Do you agree
with this view? Briefly explain your answer in a paragraph of no more than FIVE
sentences.
(5 marks)
While Leland et al.'s (2013) suggestion has some merit, I don't entirely agree with the notion
that we should only read what we already understand. Reading material that is slightly
beyond our current comprehension level can be beneficial for intellectual growth.
Challenging ourselves with complex texts can lead to cognitive development and expanded
knowledge. However, there is a balance to strike. If a piece is significantly beyond our
understanding, it may indeed be unproductive, leading to frustration and little to no
meaningful insight. Therefore, it's important to select reading material that stretches our
comprehension without overwhelming us, finding a middle ground between familiar and
challenging content to optimize our learning and engagement.
1.2. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain in what way the language skills
of reading and writing have a symbiotic relationship? Provide ONE suitable
example to illustrate the symbiotic relationship between these two skills.
(5 marks)
Reading and writing possess a symbiotic relationship, wherein each skill complements and
reinforces the other, leading to enhanced overall literacy. When we read, we absorb various
writing styles, vocabulary, and sentence structures from the text. This exposure helps us
develop a deeper understanding of language mechanics and effective communication. For
instance, when we read a well-crafted novel, we encounter diverse writing techniques that
