CONFIDENTIAL 1 LG/JUN 2020/ELC501

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

AKADEMI PENGAJIAN BAHASA

ELC501: ENGLISH FOR CRITICAL ACADEMIC READING

TEST (35%)
ONLINE TEST SUB SET 1(B)
ANSWER KEY

TOTAL: 35 MARKS

QUESTION 1

a) become known / arise / developed (Accept any other related meaning)

(1 mark)

b) change / revamp / revise (Accept any other related meaning)

(1 mark)

c) develop / integrate / incorporate (Accept any other related meaning)

(1 mark)

d) enhanced (Accept any other related meaning)

(1 mark)

e) determined / influenced / affected (Accept any other related meaning)

(1 mark)

(1 mark x 5 = 5 marks)

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QUESTION 2

a) Millennial students are constantly wired and connected.

b) Their activities revolve around their mobile phones, iPods, televisions (TV), and
gaming consoles.

OR
However, it is not surprising that technology has become significant in students'
academic and personal lives.

c) They learn how to create PowerPoint software since secondary school and are
frequently surprised when their teachers do not lecture with PowerPoint.

OR
Studies have indicated that 72 per cent of all students checked their e-mail daily, and
26 per cent of college students used instant messaging on an average day.

OR
The Kaiser Family Foundation did a survey on the frequency use of media among
students of 8 to 18 years old.

OR
The finding revealed that half of the respondents used the Internet, watched TV or
utilised some other form of media.

OR
Of this half, 31 per cent of them claimed that they used the media frequently while 25
per cent of them rarely used the media to do homework.

OR
Other studies found that 46 per cent of students reported that e-mail allowed them to
express ideas to teachers they otherwise would not express in person and 73 per cent
reported that they used the Internet more than the library to search for information.

*If the stated main idea (a) is wrong, do not award mark for (b) and (c).
*If the stated main idea (a) is correct and the minor detail (c) is correct, accept the minor detail
(even if the major detail (b) is wrong).
*Because there are TWO major supporting details, the minor supporting detail must match the
correct/relevant major supporting detail.

(1 mark x 3 = 3 marks)

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QUESTION 3

i. Topic: How technology shapes young people’s brains

(Accept any other logical answer)

(1 mark)

ii. Evidence 1: the use of such technologies could affect the way the students’ brains
function
(1/2 mark)

iii. Evidence 2: warns that children in this generation are raised in front of screens
whose brains are going to be wired differently
(1/2 mark)

(Accept any other logical evidence)

*If (i) is wrong (i.e., 0 mark), do not award mark for (ii) and (iii).
*If (i) is correct (i.e., 0.5 mark, 1 mark, 2 marks), consider accepting the evidence (provided
that the evidence supports the answer).
*Students can write the evidence they need to provide either in phrases/full sentence or a
paraphrased version of the stated evidence.

(1 mark + 1 mark = 2 marks)

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QUESTION 4

i. Millennials and adults’ brain work differently.

OR
Millennials are unable to complete one task at a time unlike adults.

(Accept any other logical answer)

(2 marks)

ii. Evidence 1: the use of such technologies could affect the way the students’ brains
function
(1/2 mark)

iii. Evidence 2: children in this generation are raised in front of screens whose brains
are going to be wired differently
(1/2 mark)

(Accept any other logical evidence)

*If (i) is wrong (i.e., 0 mark), do not award mark for (ii) and (iii).
*If (i) is correct (i.e., 0.5 mark, 1 mark, 2 marks), consider accepting the evidence (provided
that the evidence supports the answer).
*Students can write the evidence they need to provide either in phrases/full sentence or a
paraphrased version of the stated evidence.

(2 marks + 1 mark = 3 marks)

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QUESTION 5

i. Students need to be aware on the importance of using the technology wisely.

OR
Students should be responsible technology users so that they can benefit from it.

(Accept any other logical answer)

(2 marks)

ii. Evidence 1: Students should be afforded opportunities to use digital tools to gain
necessary skills for the 21st century in order to help them to be
responsible users of technology.
(1/2 mark)

iii. Evidence 2: students should be motivated to use known and trusted digital
resources to produce better quality work
(1/2 mark)

(Accept any other logical evidence)

*If (i) is wrong (i.e., 0 mark), do not award mark for (ii) and (iii).
*If (i) is correct (i.e., 0.5 mark, 1 mark, 2 marks), consider accepting the evidence (provided
that the evidence supports the answer).
*Students can write the evidence they need to provide either in phrases/full sentence or a
paraphrased version of the stated evidence.

(2 marks + 1 mark = 3 marks)

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QUESTION 6

a) Type of support: Examples

Example: For instance, games, instant messaging, and other forms of rapid
communication help students develop fast reflexes, ability to eliminate wordiness
in speech, and the skill to gather information fast.

b) Type of support: Expert Testimony / Expert Opinion / Personal Observation

Example: Professor Shabnam Kavousian from Indiana University Bloomington
noted that video games created more interesting ways to engage students in
projects and made them rely on problem-solving skills to reach defined goals.

*If type of support is wrong, do not award mark for example.

(1 mark x 4 = 4 marks)

QUESTION 7

a) Research Finding
b) Observation

(1 mark x 2 = 2 marks)

QUESTION 8

a) T
b) T
c) F
(1 mark x 3 = 3 marks)

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QUESTION 9

No, Millennials do not utilise technology wisely. (1 mark)

Possible reasons:

• constantly switch tasks

• less able to sustain attention.
• lack of critical thinking about sources and quality of information,
• inability to "mine for data"
• reveal dangerous and illegal behaviours
• open themselves up to privacy and safety concerns

(3 marks)

OR

Yes, Millennials utilise technology wisely. (1 mark)

Possible reasons:

• develop fast reflexes,

• help eliminate wordiness
• gather information quickly
• quickly sort through information from a variety of sources
• access information far more quickly than previous generations.
• engage in projects
• rely on problem-solving skills to reach defined goals
• create a deep interest for learning
• motivate them
• become positive with the use of tablets in higher education, stating these devices are
beneficial for immediate access to information
• enhance learning experiences, according different learning styles and preferences
• communicate between peers and peers, and peers and teachers easier, and the
added value for collaboration.

(3 marks)
*Students can provide points from the paragraphs or provide any other points of their own
from their knowledge/experience.

(1 mark + 3 marks = 4 marks)

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QUESTION 10

a) i. Type of reasoning: Deductive

(1 mark)

ii. Explanation for type of reasoning:

The paragraph starts with a general statement claiming that students can
benefit from the use of these varying technologies followed by specific details
which are the examples of what students can gain from it.

(Accept any other logical explanation)

(1 mark)

b) i. Type of reasoning: Deductive

(1 mark)

ii. Explanation for type of reasoning:

The paragraph starts with a general statement suggesting teachers to return to

the idea of advising to assist students when using technologies followed by
specific details which are the examples of how teachers can facilitate the
process.

(Accept any other logical explanation)

(1 mark)

*If (i) is wrong, do not award mark for (ii).

(2 marks x 2 = 4 marks)

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QUESTION 11

i. Underlying assumption:

The use of technology will turn Millennials into poor critical thinkers.

OR
Every time Millennials post something online, they are exposing themselves to danger
and jeopardising their personal lives.

(Accept any other logical answer)

(1 mark)

ii. Evidence 1: Quick access to information can lead to a lack of critical thinking about
sources and quality of information, as well as an inability to "mine for
data".
(1/2 mark)

iii. Evidence 2: Another issue is that students regularly use websites and blogs to post
their online diaries, not only revealing dangerous and illegal behaviours
but also opening themselves up to privacy and safety concerns.
(1/2 mark)

(Accept any other logical evidence)

*If (i) is wrong (i.e., 0 mark), do not award mark for (ii) and (iii).
*If (i) is correct (i.e., 0.5 mark, 1 mark, 2 marks), consider accepting the evidence (provided
that the evidence supports the answer).
*Students can write the evidence they need to provide either in phrases/full sentence or a
paraphrased version of the stated evidence.
(1 mark + 1 mark = 2 marks)

END OF ANSWER KEY

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