Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College

CINEC CAMPUS
Department of English
EDUCATION & TRAINING COURSE : BACHELOR OF ARTS (ENGLISH) DEGREE
COURSE CODE : LC – 0845
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YEAR I – SEMESTER I
Introduction to Academic Writing in English (Writing Skills) – ELAN 1103
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Date: 2017.04.02 Time allocated: 03 hours
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Question 01

Write an essay on one of the following topics (250 -300 words):

a) If the role of today’s education is to prepare students for the modern world, is
it required to teach subjects like literature, music and art as part of the school
curriculum? What is your opinion on this?
b) Even though private universities have been allowed to offer many degree
programs in Sri Lanka, there is a strong view in our society that some
professional degree programs such as MBBS should only be offered by
government-owned public universities. Do you agree or disagree with this
view?
c) During this big match season in public schools, the topic of ‘student discipline’
has come to the forefront again. Some people hold the view that discipline is a
responsibility of teachers while others consider it a responsibility of parents.
What is your view on this?
(25 Marks)

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 Question 02

Develop one of the following topic sentences into a paragraph (100-110 words):

a) However, watching television has several advantages too.

b) Blaming others is another negative and unproductive way to cope with
disappointment.
(15 Marks)

Question 03

Rewrite each of the following sentences while making any revisions necessary.

1. One of the most basic things that you know when you know a language
assuming that you use spoken language is speech sounds.
2. Ravi is following a Diploma course in English as CINEC. Also, one in
Computer Science. He wants to work in a bank one day.
3. Maya checked on the new baby every five minutes she was afraid something
would happen to her.
4. In Sri Lanka we have a limited number of government universities and they
can only accommodate a limited number of students.
5. If one wants to work in a bank you must have good skills in language,
computer and mathematics.
6. If we are not careful we will leave the next generation polluted air,
contaminated water and forests that are dead.
7. While cleaning his messy garden before the new-year a venomous snake bit
Siri on his leg.
8. In my opinion I think that children should not be allowed to surf the Internet
without parental supervision.
9. This passage is great example of youth taking decisions that they later regret in
life.
10. If he got enough money and recognition he never ever lives in an attic room.
(20 Marks)

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