Mary Mhel L.

Mantos

ENGLISH 12
(Module 1)
IV. Pretest

1. Language of Law
2. Language of Medicine
3. Language of Literature
4. Language of Journalism
5. Language of Business

VI. Practice Tasks

Practice Task 1

1. Yes, I did encounter difficulties in understanding the text. Because I read

words/terms that I haven’t read before.
2. Asphyxia - a condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing
unconsciousness or death.
Cerebral Anemia - a condition of abnormally low levels of hemoglobin or
red blood cells in the blood reaching brain tissues, which may cause
cerebral infarction.
Ligature - any material, such as a thread or wire, used in surgery to tie off
blood vessels to prevent bleeding, or to treat abnormalities in other parts
of the body by constricting the tissues.
Abrasion - the process of scraping or wearing something away.
 Ecchymosis - a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath,
typically caused by bruising.
Cyanosis - a bluish cast to the skin and mucous membranes.
3. It is very distinct.
4.

Sentence Number Topic

1. Death occurred from the Cause of death
effects of asphyxia, cerebral
anemia, and shock.
2. The victim’s hair was used for Manner
the constriction ligature.
3. Local marks of the ligature Evidence
were readily discernible; there
were some abrasion and a
slight ecchymosis in the skin.
4. But I found no obvious lesion Evidence
in the blood vessels on the
neck.
5. Cyanosis of the head was very Evidence
slight and there were no
pronounced hemorrhages in
the gales of the scalp.
6. I should judge that very great Manner
compression of the arteries as
well as of the vein, and that
the superior laryngeal nerve
was traumatized in the effect
of throwing the victim into
profound shock.
7. The lungs revealed cyanosis, Evidence
congestion, over aeration, and
sub pleural petechial
 hemorrhages.

5. First, the death occurred from the effects of asphyxia, cerebral anemia, and
shock. Second, they used the victim’s hair for the constriction ligature.
Third, local marks of the ligature were readily discernible; there were some
abrasion in the skin. Fourth, they found no obvious lesion in the blood
vessels on the neck. Fifth, Cyanosis of the head was very slight and there
were no pronounced hemorrhages in the gales of the scalp. Sixth, they
judge that very great compression of the arteries as well as of the vein, and
that the superior laryngeal nerve was traumatized in the effect of throwing
the victim into profound shock. In conclusion, the lungs revealed cyanosis,
congestion, over aeration, and sub pleural petechial hemorrhages.

Practice Task 2

1. Yes, I did encounter difficulties in understanding the text. Because it’s my

first time reading a text about law.
2. Judicial - of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge.
Feloniously – very evil
Porphyria - any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin
metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.
Statutes - a law that has been formally approved and written down.
3. The type of language that is used in the selection is Legal English. This
language is not commonly used in ordinary communication.
4. The jurors are charged with the responsibility of deciding whether, on the
facts of the case, a person is guilty or not guilty of the offence for which he
or she has been charged. The jury must reach its verdict by considering only
the evidence introduced in court and the directions of the judge.
5. Against the form of the statute means contrary to statutory requirements.
This is a formal phrase, which traditionally concludes an indictment.
 Practice Task 3

1. The article that I read is also about a man who’s been slain.
2. The kind of information I get from the text is that the man is slain by
strangling his neck. Yes, I notice the similarities between the two articles I
read.
3. It’s not difficult to understand because I’m quite knowledgeable to some of
the words used in the news article.
4. Police Officer
5. It delivers breaking news and tells a story.

VII. Post-Test

A.

1. Language of Literature
2. Language of Journalism
3. Language of Medicine
4. Language of Law
5. Language of Business

VIII. Assignment

A.

a. They choose the strongest arguments, and the facts they need to rely on to
make them forcefully. They plan a statement that is clear and well
structured, taking the important facts, evidence and arguments in turn to
create a powerful and logical conclusion.
b. The Constitution recognizes English as the primary language of the
Supreme Court and the High Courts, with the caveat that when some other

language is used in the proceedings of High Courts, judgments of the High

Courts must be delivered in English.
c. They address one another in the court hearing by saying “Your Honor.”