CONFIDENTIAL LG/APR 2014/ELCSO0TESTI UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA COURSE : ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC READING COURSE CODE : ELC 500 TEST 1 : APRIL 2014 TIME : 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 5, This question paper consists of two (2) parts : Part A (7 Questions) Part B (6 Questions) ‘Answer ALL questions in the Question Paper. Fill in the details below: UITM STUDENT CARD NO. PROGRAMME/CODE PART ENGLISH LANGUAGE GROUP NAME OF LECTURER You are allowed to bringin your English-English dictionary Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of 1) the Question Paper DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO This examination paper consists of © printed pages (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL,CONFIDENTIAL 2 LGIAPR 2014/ELCSOO/TEST 1 PART A: (15 MARKS) Read the following passage and answer all the questions that follow. (© Hak Cipta Universit Teknologi MARA ‘A growing number of educators believe that the new generation of students is fundamentally distinct from former generations, mostly because of changes in their media consumption patterns. Contemporary students — also referred to as “digital natives", “the net generation", *screenagers’, “millenials", and even as the “gamer generation” — have never experienced a world without ICT. They grow up with hypertexts, social networking programmes and video games. Thus itis claimed that these students have gained specific technical skills, new ways of thinking, and different learning preferences, which require a new educational approach, Video games are considered as embodiments of this new educational approach, This approach or game-based learning is an instructional method that incorporates educational content or learning principles into video games with the goal of engaging leamers. Proponents of game-based leaming believe that game-based learning provides leaming opportunities that engage students in interactive instruction and helps prepare them to participate in the globalized, technological society of the 21st Century. They point out that games can be an integral part of learning and intellectual development. Games help students reinforce skills that are important for future Jobs such as collaboration, problem-solving and communication. In addition, the interactive nature of video games stimulates learning and encourages participants to acquire knowledge. Additionally, it is believed that using video games would promote a positive attitude towards learning and school, mainly because of their intrinsically motivating character. Although game-based leaning appears to have some benefits and can be engaging to students, those opposed to this approach suggest that the games may be more distracting than other learning tools. They say that the goals of the 5 10 15 20 25 CONFIDENTIAL,CONFIDENTIAL 3 LGIAPR 2014/ELCSOO/TEST 1 games do not necessarily align with the learning goals of the classroom. According to these critics, this immersion in technology needs to be put into perspective. Students’ usage of media rather reflects the desire of students to communicate with friends, to search for meaning, to create their own place in 30 society, and of course 10 relax and have fun not so much towards learning. V__ Furthermore, it cannot be dismissed that the influence of students’ experience in utlizing video games in this approach is apparent. Experience is important as it has a direct impact on students’ preference for video games. It also influences ease of use, learning opportunities and usefulness. Another disadvantage of 35 using games as part of the curriculum is the chance of over-use. When students and teachers begin to rely too heavily on the use of video games to lear or review material, they risk losing the skills that allow them to function outside of a digital source VI.” Though game-based learning is an educational trend that is gaining popularity, 40 experts caution that video game acceptance cannot be taken for granted. In this regard, there is a need for studying students’ acceptance of video games for learning. Students play an important role in the whole educational system, but they are often overlooked in the e-learning adoption process. This is a serious shortcoming because understanding students’ perspectives could help 45 instructors to integrate technology in the classroom and at the same time improve and enhance the learning process. Retrieved and adapted from www.sciencedirect.com, October 2013, QUESTION 1 Find words from the paragraphs indicated which have the same meaning as the following. a) different paragraph t) b) integrates. : (paragraph Il) ¢) important (paragraph It!) d) objectives: (paragraph IV) (4. marks) (© Hak Cipta Universit Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL 4 LGIAPR 2014/ELCSOOITEST 1 QUESTION 2 State THREE (3) details to support the following statement taken from paragraph Ill. “They point out that games can be an integral part of leaming and intellectual development’ a) b) 9) (3 marks) QUESTION 3 ‘Which of the following patterns was used to organize the information in paragraph Ill? (Circle your answer) a) Comparison- contrast b) Time Sequence ©) Cause-effect d) Listing (4 mark) QUESTION 4 ‘The word ‘apparent’ in line 33 can best be replaced with a) unclear b) obvious ©) deceptive d) actual (1 mark) ‘© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL,CONFIDENTIAL 5 LGIAPR 2014/ELCSO0/TEST 1 QUESTIONS State TWO (2) disadvantages of the game-based learning approach. a) b) (2 marks) QUESTION 6 State TWO (2) reasons wity students’ experience in ulizing video games is importantin the success of game-based learning approach. a) ») (2 marks) QUESTION7 Are the following statements true or false? (Circle your answer) a) Digital natives have gained specific technical skills, new ways of thinking and different learning preferences due to their immersion in ICT. i) True ji) False (4 mark) b) Students’ views are often valued in the e-learning adoption process. fe tru i) False (1 mark), © Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL 6 LGIAPR 2014/ELCSO0/TEST 1 PART B: (15 MARKS) Read the following passage and answer all the questions that follow. | Formaldehyde is a colourless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical that is used In building materials. It is also used to produce many household products. In particular, it is used in pressed-wood products, such as particleboard, plywood fibreboard, glues, adhesives, permanent-press fabrics, paper product coatings, and certain insulation materials. Other than that, formaldehyde is commonly 5 used as an industrial fungicide, germicide, and disinfectant, and as a preservative in mortuaries and medical laboratories. Formaldehyde also occurs naturally in the environment. It is produced in small amounts by most living organisms as part of their normal metabolic processes. II During the 1970s, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) was used in many 10 homes. However, few homes are now insulated with UFFI. Pressed-wood products containing formaldehyde resins are often a significant source of formaldehyde in homes. Other potential indoor sources of formaldehyde include cigarette smoke and the use of unvented fuel-burning appliances such as gas stoves, wood-burning stoves, and kerosene heaters, 16 IIL The levels of formaldehyde exposure of individals may vary. Industrial workers who produce formaldehyde or formaldehyde-containing products, laboratory technicians, certain health care professionals, and mortuary employees may be exposed to higher levels of formaldehyde than the general public. Exposure occurs primarily by inhaling formaldehyde gas or vapour from the air. A very 20 small amount may enter through the skin when workers come into contact with liquids containing formaldehyde, When formaldehyde is present in the air at levels exceeding 0.1 ppm, some individuals may experience adverse effects such as watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat as well as coughing, wheezing, nausea, and skin irritation. 25 (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologl MARA CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL 7 LGIAPR 2014/ELCSOO/TEST 1 IV. Although the short-term health effects of formaldehyde exposure are well known, less is known about its potential long-term health effects. In 1980, laboratory studies showed that exposure to formaldehyde could cause nasal cancer in rats. This finding raised the question of whether formaldehyde exposure could also cause ‘cancer in humans. In 1987, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 30 (EPA) classified formaldehyde as a probable humen carcinogen under conditions of unusually high or prolonged exposure. Since then, some studies have associated formaldehyde exposure with certain types of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies formaldehyde as fa human carcinogen, In 2041, the National Toxicology Program, an interagency 35 programme of the Deparment of Health and Human Services, named formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen in its 12" Report on Carcinogens. V__ There are various ways people can limit formaldehyde exposure in their homes. ‘The EPA recommends the use of “exterior-grade” pressed-wood products to limit formaldehyde exposure in the home because these products emit less 40 formaldehyde since they contain phenol resins and not urea resins. Examples of pressed-wood products include plywood, paneling, particleboard, and fiberboard and these are not the same as pressure-treated wood products, which contain chemical preservatives and are intended for outdoor use. Buyers can also be more savvy when making purchases. For instance, before purchasing pressed- 45 ‘wood products, including building materials, cabinetry, and furniture, they should enquire about the content of formaldehyde in these products. Formaldehyde levels in homes can also be reduced by ensuring adequate ventilation. ‘Adapted from www.cancer.gov (© Hak Cipta Universit Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL,CONFIDENTIAL, 8 LGIAPR 2014/ELCSOO/TEST 1 QUESTION 1 ‘What do the following words mean as used in the passage? a) commonly (line 5) b) significant (line 12) °) vary (line 16) d) adverse (line 23) e) potential (line 27) (5 marks) QUESTION 2 State TWO (2) main ways workers can be exposed to excessive levels of formaldehyde, a) b) (2 marks) QUESTION 3 Explain what the following sentence means. “This finding raised the question of whether formaldehyde exposure could also cause cancer in humans" (lines 29-30). (1 mark) QUESTION 4 Which of the following patterns was used to organize the information in paragraph IV? a) Comparison- contrast b) Time Sequence ©) Cause-effect ¢) Listing (1 mark) (8 Hak Cipta Universit Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL, 9 QUESTION 5 The following statements are taken from Paragraph V. Determine whether each of the LGIAPR 2014/ELCSOOITEST 1 following statements is a Major detail or a Minor detail by putting a tick (¥) in the relevant box. Statement Major detail Minor detail fay The EPA recommends the use of “exterior grade” pressed-wood products to limit, formaldehyde exposure in the home because these products emit less formaldehyde, since they contain phenol resins, not urea resins. Examples of pressed-wood products include plywood, paneling, particleboard, and fiberboard and these are not the same as pressure-treated wood products, which contain chemical preservatives and are intended for outdoor use. Buyers can also be more savvy when making purchases, For instance, before purchasing pressed-wood products, including building materials, cabinetry, and furniture, they should enquire about the content of formaldehyde in these products. QUESTION 6 Which TWO (2) of the following statements are TRUE? (Circle your answers) a) b) ° 4) Formaldehyde only occurs in synthetic or man-made form. (4 marks) Cigarette smoke, and the use of unvented fuel-burning appliances, such as gas stove, wood- burning stoves and kerosene heaters are potential indoor sources of formaldehyde. If the level of formaldehyde in the air is less than 0.1 ppm, everyone in the room will get watery eyes. Formaldehyde has been classified as a known cause of cancer. END OF QUESTION PAPER (© Hak Cipta Universit Teknologi MARA (2 marks) ‘CONFIDENTIAL,