Cairo University

Electronics and Communications Department

Dr. Hossam A. H. Fahmy

Technical Language
MSc exam, June 2010
Two hours

This exam focuses on your abilities to write effectively in technical English.

Choose the suitable words to correct the sentences

Please write the number and the correct choice only.

Upon his return from vacation, Hamed felt completely exhausted (1: due, from, because)
his journey (2: threw, through) the mountains.
Before Salwa changes her job, she should (3: consider, reflect) all her (4: options, chooses)
and then select the best one.
He appeared (5: restless, restored) before he (6: left, leaved) on the trip that he had
(7: one, won) in the (8: context, contest).
You could have (9: hurt, heart) yourself when you (10: fall, fell) from the branch that you
climbed.
Whether you drive or (11: rode, ride) a bus, you cannot (12: void, avoid) the traffic in
(13: rush, rash) hour.
Folding fans made of lace or feathers were once popular, but electric fans and air (14: condishioners, conditioners) have (15: replaced, re-placed) them.
Dr. Islams lectures about electro-magnetics always (16: seem, seems) popular.
Most of my family will (17: intend, attend) the (18: ceremony, seremony).
Karim plans to (19: apply, submit) for (20: college, collage) next year.

Expository writing

Write a single paragraph in which you explain how one of the following devices works. Make the
paragraph concise.
1. A pencil sharpener.
2. A flashlight.

Report writing

Write a report on a recent scientific or medical discovery. Include a clear explanation of the new
information and the reasons why it is important. You may mention its direct or indirect effect on
peoples lives and its significance for the future. You may also include information on the people
involved in the discovery or the history of the research that led to it.

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