ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

FINAL EXAMINATION
FALL 2020 – SEMESTER 201
ENGLISH 214

NOTES:
 This examination lasts 60 minutes.
 All answer scripts will be examined using a plagiarism checker.

INSTRUCTIONS
 Create a new MS Word document for your answer. Do not use the
exam paper for your answer.
 Write your name, ID and 214 section number at the top of your
MS Word document.
 Choose one option from each unit and write a single paragraph
of about 100-120 words. Write a total of three paragraphs.
 Write full, cohesive paragraphs (no bullet points).
 Make sure to save and upload the correct MS Word file to your
214 instructor’s Blackboard page. Name your file as your ID
number.
 Please use font size 12 and line spacing of 1.5

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Task: Choose ONE option from EACH unit and write a single paragraph of about
100-120 words. Write a total of three paragraphs.

Unit 1: Report

Option 1: Discuss the problems with the following passage from the introduction to a 214
report.

Nowadays, having no online access is such a big issue that is affecting more than one
billion people! It’s an issue that needs urgent attention; a fact highlighted by some research
that got done a few years ago. These studies show that it’s good for kids to get access to the
Internet because it makes them learn better, and it keeps them busy, etc. It’s not fair that so
many guys can’t get online, but unfortunately this is the life. So, what can be done about
this issue? In this report I will offer you some solutions to fix this issue.

Option 2: Explain what is wrong with each of the three citations below according to either the
APA 6 or the APA 7 guidelines.
a. According to John, Steve & Sam (2017), “88.5% of Americans are Internet users”.
b. The New York Times states that 40% of young adults (ages 18-24) use social media
in the bathroom (February 2018).
c. The country with the fastest average Internet speed is South Korea [Smith, Wilson
& Williams, p. 7].

Unit 2: Job Skills

Option 1: Read the transcript from part of a job interview below. Identify the mistakes the
interview candidate made and say how you would improve his answer.

Q: How would you handle conflict with your boss?

Answer: In my current job I am always getting into arguments with my boss. The reason is that
he is an idiot. He is always asking me to do things a certain way. I know better and so I always
do it my way. When he criticises my work I get very angry. I refuse to listen to what he has to
say. I know that I am right and I always let him know just how thoughtless his recommendations
are. It’s important to stand your ground. I know that if I am stubborn and inflexible he will
eventually give up and let me have my own way.

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Option 2:
Read this résumé, identify weaknesses, and suggest improvements.

AHMED SALAH ALGHAMDI

Mobile: 0355624310
E-mail: happy-guy@gmail.com
Objective:
Seeking a salary of at least 20,000 riyals a month in a big company so that I
can drive a Porsche, get married and buy a yacht.
Education:
King fahd University of petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, KSA
Bachelor’s Degree with GPA of 3.58/4.00
Experience:
Al-Khobar Coffee Shop, Khobar, KSA
Duties were taking orders, making drinks and chatting with customers. It was a
boring job but I needed the money.
Skills:
► Hard worker ► Matlab skills – Expert
► Customer service ► Arabic – Native speaker
► Marketing skills ► Good on English

Unit 3: Oral Presentations

Option 1: Your instructor asks you to assess another student’s English 214 oral presentation.
Identify the criteria that you would use to evaluate the presentation.

Option 2: Describe the key factors in making a successful introduction for an oral presentation.

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