END6112(N) Lecture Activity Sharon Tan Wei Yi

English for Academic Purposes BPM21106185

Name : Sharon Tan Wei Yi

Matric No. : BPM21106185

Activity 1 : Reading Practice (Essay Sample 1)

Paragraph 1 :
Chronobiology refers to the field of study of short term rhythm of time and its effect on living beings.
Paragraph 2 :
The different forms of chronobiology between positions of sun and moon, tidal patterns or time of day
with the animals, marine life, nocturnal animals or crepuscular.
Paragraph 3 :
Chronobiologists are interested in the circadian rhythm in human where our bodies are naturally geared to
undergo the complete cycle within passage of twenty-four hour day.

Activity 2 : Compound Sentences (Coordinating Conjunctions)

1. I have studied Spanish for many years, so my Spanish-speaking friends can chat easily with me now.
2. You are quite intelligent, but you don’t think before you act.
3. My friends, Jess and Jennifer, have just moved into a new home, and they’ve made many changes
in its appearance.
4. Suzie could study music next year, or she could study drama instead. / study music or drama next
year.
5. Larry watches the news, and Bill makes news.

Activity 3 : Summary (Cornell Notes Sample 1)

Based on the article of Propaganda by Bernards Edward in 1972, propaganda is referred as the
message that is relayed to convince the audience into accepting a proposed opinion. Propaganda is often
advertised via four techniques which are bandwagon, plain folks, transfer or testimonial. In fact,
testimonials such as Michael Jordan sells Nike shoes can be seen to promote their propaganda.