SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

CS1 – Business Communication 1

January 2021

Suggested Solutions

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Suggested Answers and Marking Scheme

Question 1

(i) have started implementing/have started to implement

(ii) are using
(iii) improving
(iv) is using/uses
(v) picking up
(vi) is
(vii) employs
(viii) done
(ix) will achieve
(x) has gone

(1x10= 10 marks)

Question 2

(i) B
(ii) C
(iii) D
(iv) C
(v) A
(1x5=5 marks)

Question 3

(i) but
(ii) of course
(iii) however
(iv) or
(v) until
(vi) further more
(vii) even though
(viii) and
(ix) hence
(x) after all

(1x10= 10 marks)

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Question 4

(i) F
(ii) B
(iii) E
(iv) C
(v) A

(1x5= 5 marks)

Question 5

(i) population
(ii) Rise/ Increase
(iii) about/ regarding
(iv) weather
(v) efficient/ good
(vi) pandemic
(vii) importance
(viii) agriculture
(ix) managed
(x) past

(1x10= 10 marks)
Question 6

1. countries do not make a timely transition from resource led growth to

productivity driven growth,
1 mark

2. If the country grows at a 5 per cent annual growth rate, Sri Lanka may require
another 22-23 years to transcend to a high income nation.
1 mark

3. - by achieving a sustainable, high growth path.

- developing growth focused structural reforms and strategies that are
urgently implemented alongside policies for macroeconomic stability that
are essential for sustainable high economic growth.

1 mark
4. and today the country enjoys an impressively high literacy rate among both
males (93.4 per cent in 2018) and females (91.6 per cent in 2018).
1 mark
5. false
Although increasing literacy levels are important for the country to move ahead
of the regional peers in terms of human development the country still lags
behind in terms of innovation and competitiveness, factors which are core to
accelerate economic growth during the middle income stage.
2 marks

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 6. Often, public investment in a country is aimed at improving the general level of
education.
1 mark

7. a) innovation
b) sustainable
c) paramount
d) strategies

2 marks

8. Reforms to Break Free from the Middle Income Trap

1 mark

(Total = 10 marks)
Question 7

Writing an email

To : Sena@gmail.com
CC : ind@yahoo.com
Subject : Available jobs ( any suitable one)

Dear Sir

As a qualified accountant I’m eager to find a position at your prestigious firm. Since the
beginning of my studies at CASL, I have researched accounting firms in Sri Lanka to
determine which might provide challenging career opportunities. Bob and Adam’s is the
first in my list of ‘perfect employers’.

The skills that I have developed include a strong aptitude in the areas of financial
accounting, auditing, corporate accounting and management accounting. Possessed of a
strong attention to detail, I meticulously check and double-check my work to ensure that
all reports are correct and ready for submission well ahead of deadlines.
I would be grateful if you would add my name to your pool of potential job candidates.
Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information – I would
welcome the opportunity to work at your firm.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and forthcoming response.
Yours Faithfully
Name
Format: 1 mark, Content: 4 marks, Language: 5 marks

(Total: 10 marks)

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Question 8
For the heading: 2 marks
For any relevant instructions: 8 marks

(Total: 10 marks)

Question 9 Making a presentation

*Here are some points for the presentation. There are many other possible ways to
overcome the fear of Public Speaking. Therefore award marks to other relevant /
correct answers.

(1) Prepare, organize your material and practice with the goal of improving your
delivery.

(2) Speak about topics that you're passionate about. Let your excitement for
communicating worthy ideas carry you through.

(3) Avoid memorization: memorization makes it difficult to recover from errors. It

also makes you sound like a robot.

(4) Be aware of your audience. Imagine you are speaking to an old friend rather than
a large crowd.

(5) Speak at a normal pace. You can even speak at a slower pace if you feel it will
help.

(6) Stick to your strengths. May be you are good with people, you are a good story
teller and you are knowledgeable. Whatever it is use your strengths.

(7) Speak in public as often as possible. Practice makes it perfect.

(Total: 15 marks)
Question 10
For mentioning any 4-5 points relevant to the topic.
(Total: 15 marks)
(Total: 100 marks)

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