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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARAFINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

COURSE CODE

EXAMINATION

TIME

PREPARATORY ENGLISH

BEL100

NOVEMBER 2005

3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

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This question paper consists of three (3) sections : SECTION A (3 Questions)SECTION B (1 Question)SECTION C (1 Question)

Answer ALL questions from all sections in the Question Paper.

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SECTION A : GRAMMAR (25 MARKS)

You are advised to spend sixty (60) minutes on this section.

1. Read the passage below and underline the correct word in the brackets. The first onehas been done for you.

Termites or white ants usually live (0) (in, on, over) soil. Their colonies can be foundjust below the surface and can go as deep as 12 feet underground, (a) (These, This,That) colonies consist of many tunnels and chambers. Up to two million termites canlive in a colony.

Each colony consists of a king, a queen and millions of worker termites. The workertermites are (b) (busy, busier, busiest) 24 hours a day, gathering wood fibres(c) (whose, who, which) they eat and share with the other termites in their colony.The worker termites have (d) (another, other, others) duties as well. They protectthe termite eggs (e) (from, for, of) enemies such as centipedes and moles. Theworker termites also clean the nest where the eggs are kept. However, their mostimportant duties are to ensure the (f) (safe, save, safety) of the queen and tofeed her with (g) (special, specially, specialist) food. This food provides her withsufficient nutrients so that (h) (she, her, hers) can grow big and lay a lot of eggs.

Termite queens can (i) (various, vary, varies) in size. Some grow as long as tencentimetres, swell up to two centimetres in diameter (j) (but, and, or) weigh up to100 grammes. Research has shown that the (k) (big, bigger, biggest) the queen is,the more eggs she can lay. Some species of termite queens can even lay (I) (a, an,the) egg every second.

The worker termites are (m) (rare, rarely, rarest) seen because they stay deepwithin the colony. However, (n) (on, while, during) the rainy season they can beseen in large numbers outside the colony. This is because they need to move(o) (their, theirs, they) queen to a safer and drier place.

Termites are actually (p) (useless, useful, used) insects. They help to break downtrees that lie rotting on the ground. This is a (q) (good, better, best) thing because


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it helps to make sure that these (r) (death, dead, die) trees do not just end up piledon top of each other over the years. Another (s) (benefit, benefits, beneficial) isthat, by breaking down the wood, the termites help return nutrients to the soil.Although people think that termites are destructive, they do not set out to destroythings; they just (t) (natural, naturally, unnaturally) eat wood and happen to beparticularly good at it.

Adapted from www.earthlife.net(10 marks)

In the space provided, write the correct form of the verb given in the brackets. Thefirst one has been done for you.

For Prof. Datuk Dr Mazlan Othman, studying about the stars andthe planets (0) (be) a passion. She is Malaysia's firstastrophysicist. As Director-General of Malaysia's National SpaceAgency, she single-handedly (a) (initiate) the National MicroSatellite Programme. When Malaysia (b) (launch) theTiungSAT-1 satellite in 2000, no one was more proud than DatukMazlan as she was instrumental in getting the project off theground. Many Malaysians (c) (not, know) that the NationalPlanetarium is also the brainchild of Datuk Mazlan.

Datuk Mazlan has accomplished many "firsts" in her life. Shewas the first Malaysian woman to obtain a PhD in Physics fromthe University of Otago in New Zealand. In 1999, she (d) (be) thefirst woman from a developing country to be appointed director ofthe United Nations (UN) Office for Outer Space Affairs in Vienna.

Datuk Mazlan always (e) (praise) her family for the support andguidance given to her and says that her family has played animportant part in her success. She often (f) (speak) fondly of herlate father, Othman Mohd Lela, who (g) (encourage) her topursue her ambition. She (h) (be) even proud of her rathermasculine name, given to her by her father, which is partly acombination of the words Malaysia and New Zealand. She

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was born soon after her father (i) (graduate) from LincolnCollege, New Zealand, in 1952.

During her schooldays, she stood out because of her masculinename. "I had to be on my toes and study hard as teachers(j) (keep) calling my name in class. Hence, I often obtainedexcellent grades in school," she says. While she (k) (study) atthe Tunku Kurshiah College, she often won the top prizes formathematics and science.

After obtaining her doctorate from the University of Otago, DatukMazlan served in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Departmentof Applied Physics. It was while she (I) (work) as a lecturer thatthe Science, Technology and Environment Ministry (m) (offer)her the post of astrophysicist at the ministry.

When she was attached to the UN, Datuk Mazlan supervised UNspace activities that promoted peaceful uses of spacetechnology. As a result of her vast work experience there, shenow (n) (have) a lot of international contacts. At the moment,Datuk Mazlan (o) (conduct) research on space developmentpriorities. At the same time, she and her colleagues(p) (also, prepare) the national space policy.

Datuk Mazlan (q) (also, look) into possibilities for Malaysians toparticipate in space missions. She hopes that Malaysia(r) (send) its first astronaut into space by 2020. She believesthat the Malaysian government (s) (get) help from NASA to trainlocal astronauts for the mission. If Malaysia does send anastronaut into space, it (t) (bring) honour and recognition to thecountry.

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Adapted from New Straits Times, August 2003(10 marks)



3. The passage below contains eleven (11) errors which have been underlined. Correcteach error and write the answer in the space provided. The first error has beencorrected for you.

Teaching our children (0) a value of money is difficult. Manyparents give (a) they children too much money to spend. If(b) this children are left unsupervised, they can develop badspending habits. Guidance from parents is (c) a best way toteach children to manage their money (d) wise. Childrenusually learn from role models just like the rest of us.

Children need to be taught (e) where they are young to havegood saving and spending habits. Give them a weekly ormonthly allowance to (f) lets them learn the value of money.Parents should insist that their children (g) safe at least 10 percent of their allowance each month. If the children (h) spendsall their allowance, they must learn to wait for their nextallowance. Parents must resist the temptation to give them(i) most money before their next allowance is due.

Parents can also make their children do household choressuch as washing the car (j) but vacuuming the carpet to earnmore money to supplement their allowance.

(0) the(a)__(b)__(c)__(d)__

(e).

(9).(h).

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(5 marks)


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SECTION B : READING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)


Read the following passage and answer ALL the questions that follow.

I Penang was established as a trading post by the British in 1786. Since itwas strategically positioned between the trading routes of India, China andthe Indonesian islands, it became the centre for the profitable tea andopium trade between India and China. This port attracted people fromneighbouring countries like the Siamese and the Indonesians. 5

II The Chinese who came to this island as traders and workers brought withthem their social, cultural and religious belief systems. Most of themarrived in Penang to work as labourers and craftsmen, bringing with themthe traditional skills and craftsmanship that they had acquired in theirhomeland. 10

III One of the crafts that the Chinese brought along with them was the art ofjoss stick making. Joss sticks are scented sticks burned by the Chinese intemples and homes as an offering to the gods. The origins of joss sticksare unknown, but it is believed that they were first brought to China byBuddhist monks from India who used them in temples during their prayers. 15As time went by, people who went to pray in the temples brought josssticks with them as an offering to the gods. They believed that theirprayers would be answered by burning joss sticks.

IV The method of making joss sticks is quite straightforward. Threeingredients, namely sandalwood powder, sticky powder and sawdust are 20mixed in a basin of water and kneaded into a dough-like mixture. Portionsof this mixture are put into hollow bamboo poles to form the joss sticks.Once it hardens, each joss stick is pulled out from its mould. The josssticks are then laid out in trays and left out in the sun to dry for a few daysbefore they are sorted, painted, labelled and packed. 25



V Joss sticks come in a variety of sizes and can cost up to several hundredringgit. The thin ones are usually made in enclosed rooms so as to preventthe fine dust from flying away while the giant joss sticks are usually madeoutdoors because they can measure several feet high. The larger onesare more expensive as they require more effort to produce. These joss 30sticks are very popular during festivals and religious functions in templessuch as the Hungry Ghosts Festival and the Nine Emperor Gods Festivaland people are willing to pay more for these huge, elaborately decorateditems.

VI The joss sticks from Penang are, however, a little different from the ones 35you find elsewhere. They are unique as they are each handmade withindividual designs as opposed to the factory-produced ones.These joss sticks are usually intricately decorated with colourful designs ofdragon heads, phoenixes and lions. Furthermore, they are hand-paintedwith oil paint, making them true works of art. It seems a pity that they end 40up being burnt. Nevertheless, regardless of its physical beauty, a joss stickthat is actually used in prayers is always considered far superior to onewhich looks so beautiful that it is left untouched and unlit.

Adapted from http://www.keynews.org/archives/a_diabetell.htm

1. What do the following words refer to in the passage?

(a) This port (line 4) : ________

(b) them (line 7) : _______

(c) One of the crafts (line 11) : _______

(d) These joss sticks (line 38) : _______

(2 marks)



2. Circle the meaning of each word as it is used in the passage.

(a) origins (line 13)

i. causes

ii. beginnings

iii. outcomes

(b) straightforward (line 19)

i. difficult

ii. ordinary

iii. simple

(c) unique (line 36)

i. interesting

ii. special

iii. expensive

(c) superior (line 42)

i. dearer

ii. greater

iii. better

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3. In the spaces provided, state whether the following statements are True (T) or False(F).

(a) Joss sticks were first brought to China by Buddhist monks.

(b) Many Chinese who came to Penang were skilled craftsmen.

(c) Large joss sticks are mostly used during Chinese festivals.

(d) Beautifully designed joss sticks are considered too superior tobe burnt.

(2 marks)

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

4. Why did Penang become a successful trading post in the eighteenth century?

(1 mark)

5. What did Penang gain from the arrival of the early Chinese craftsmen andlabourers?

(1 mark)

6. Give two reasons why joss sticks are burnt by the Chinese during their prayers.

(2 marks)



Why do the larger joss sticks cost more?

(a) __________________

(b)

8. What is the topic sentence of paragraph VI?

(2 marks)

(1 mark)

9. Complete the following chart with information from the passage.

Steps in making joss sticks

1 . First, mix the (a)of water.

in a basin

2. Then put portions of the mixture into (b)joss sticks.

to form the

3. Next, pull the hardened joss sticks out of moulds and (c)

4. Finally, sort, paint (d) and pack the ioss sticks.

(2 marks)



SECTION C : WRITING (20 MARKS)


You have been asked to write an article for your college newsletter about the importance ofenrolling on a self-defence course (e.g. karate, taekwando and silat).

You may include the following points:- can learn to protect oneself from bad people (e.g. gangsters and bullies)- can develop discipline and self-confidence- can keep oneself fit and healthy

Your essay should be about 180 - 200 words.



(20 marks)

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