ENG2611 October/November 2023
October/November 2023
ENG2611
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND INTERMEDIATE PHASE -
FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
100 Marks
Duration 48 Hours
This paper consists of 4 pages.
Instructions:
You are allowed to access your study material. You are, however, not allowed to copy verbatim from
your study material. You should write the answers in your own words and any sources consulted
should be cited according to the Harvard referencing method. In the event of plagiarism or cheating
of any kind you will be reported to the University’s Student Disciplinary Section.
The answered exam script must be uploaded as a PDF electronic document.
• Please do not password-protect your document
• Do not submit answer files that are illegible and unclear
• Poorly scanned and hard-to-read answer files will result in a zero mark
• Guard against incomplete or incorrect conversion to PDF
• Submission of corrupt files will result in penalisation of the mark
• Convert all pages into a single PDF document
• Do not load the pages one by one
• Your answer file must not be more than 20mb in size
The exam can be downloaded on 10 October at 8:00 a.m. and must be uploaded by 8:00 a.m.
on 12 October
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Answer both Section A and Section B
Section A is worth 50 marks
Section B is worth 50 marks
Tick the Honour Pledge as your plagiarism declaration.
, ENG2611
October/November 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.
I agree with the view put forth by Leland et al. (2013) to some extent. Reading
comprehension is crucial for gaining knowledge and insight from a text. If a piece of
writing is entirely beyond our understanding, it can indeed be challenging to extract
meaningful information or insights from it. However, it's also essential to acknowledge
that reading beyond our current comprehension level can be a valuable learning
experience. It can push us to expand our understanding, explore new concepts, and
improve our critical thinking skills. So, while reading what we understand is essential
for effective learning, occasionally challenging ourselves with more complex texts can
lead to intellectual growth and a deeper understanding in the long run.
(5 marks)
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.
Reading and writing skills share a symbiotic relationship, as they both complement and
reinforce each other. Proficiency in one skill enhances the development of the
other, leading to overall better communication and cognitive abilities. For
instance, when individuals read extensively, they are exposed to various writing
styles, vocabulary, and sentence structures. This exposure helps them internalize
grammatical rules and gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively convey
ideas in writing.
Conversely, writing enhances reading skills by encouraging individuals to think critically
about the structure and coherence of their written work. When we write, we apply
the conventions and grammar rules we've encountered while reading, leading to a
more refined understanding of language. Moreover, writing requires us to organize
thoughts logically, which in turn aids in comprehending complex texts.
A concrete example of this symbiotic relationship is seen in the development of
vocabulary. When people read diverse materials, they encounter new words in
context. By incorporating these words into their writing, they reinforce their
October/November 2023
ENG2611
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND INTERMEDIATE PHASE -
FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
100 Marks
Duration 48 Hours
This paper consists of 4 pages.
Instructions:
You are allowed to access your study material. You are, however, not allowed to copy verbatim from
your study material. You should write the answers in your own words and any sources consulted
should be cited according to the Harvard referencing method. In the event of plagiarism or cheating
of any kind you will be reported to the University’s Student Disciplinary Section.
The answered exam script must be uploaded as a PDF electronic document.
• Please do not password-protect your document
• Do not submit answer files that are illegible and unclear
• Poorly scanned and hard-to-read answer files will result in a zero mark
• Guard against incomplete or incorrect conversion to PDF
• Submission of corrupt files will result in penalisation of the mark
• Convert all pages into a single PDF document
• Do not load the pages one by one
• Your answer file must not be more than 20mb in size
The exam can be downloaded on 10 October at 8:00 a.m. and must be uploaded by 8:00 a.m.
on 12 October
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Answer both Section A and Section B
Section A is worth 50 marks
Section B is worth 50 marks
Tick the Honour Pledge as your plagiarism declaration.
, ENG2611
October/November 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.
I agree with the view put forth by Leland et al. (2013) to some extent. Reading
comprehension is crucial for gaining knowledge and insight from a text. If a piece of
writing is entirely beyond our understanding, it can indeed be challenging to extract
meaningful information or insights from it. However, it's also essential to acknowledge
that reading beyond our current comprehension level can be a valuable learning
experience. It can push us to expand our understanding, explore new concepts, and
improve our critical thinking skills. So, while reading what we understand is essential
for effective learning, occasionally challenging ourselves with more complex texts can
lead to intellectual growth and a deeper understanding in the long run.
(5 marks)
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.
Reading and writing skills share a symbiotic relationship, as they both complement and
reinforce each other. Proficiency in one skill enhances the development of the
other, leading to overall better communication and cognitive abilities. For
instance, when individuals read extensively, they are exposed to various writing
styles, vocabulary, and sentence structures. This exposure helps them internalize
grammatical rules and gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively convey
ideas in writing.
Conversely, writing enhances reading skills by encouraging individuals to think critically
about the structure and coherence of their written work. When we write, we apply
the conventions and grammar rules we've encountered while reading, leading to a
more refined understanding of language. Moreover, writing requires us to organize
thoughts logically, which in turn aids in comprehending complex texts.
A concrete example of this symbiotic relationship is seen in the development of
vocabulary. When people read diverse materials, they encounter new words in
context. By incorporating these words into their writing, they reinforce their
