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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE : INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS III /

INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: WRITING
COURSE CODE : ELC231/ELC230
MID-SEMESTER TEST : MAY 2018
TIME : 1 HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of ONE (1) part : PART A (10 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions in the Question Paper.

3. Fill in the details below:

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4. You are allowed to refer to a print English-English dictionary.

5. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of :

i) the Question Paper

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

This examination paper consists of 7 printed pages.

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PART A: READING COMPREHENSION (25 MARKS)

Read the passage below and answer all the questions that follow.

Child Molesters – Who are They?

I Child molestation is a crime involving indecent sexual activities between an adult

and a child, usually under the age of 14. In psychiatric terms, these acts are
known as pedophilia. A shocking statistics in 2017 showed that at least one out
of 10 children in Malaysia has been, or continued to be sexually abused. This
figure, however, is only the ‘tip of the iceberg’, as there are more unreported 5
cases. An average child molester will offend 200 - 400 times before being
caught, if ever. Most information of this crime was collected from incarcerated
perpetrators, who have provided the authorities with an inside view of the lives of
child molesters. Common backgrounds of child molesters include a history of
physical abuse, prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse, emotional instability, and 10
mental illness. This information has helped law enforcement authorities to
understand common characteristics of child molesters.

II Child molesters usually begin their patterns of behaviour in their teens. If they
are apprehended at a young age, intense rehabilitation has been found to be a
success. A vast majority of child molesters are males, and most of them were 15
sexually abused when they were children. It is important to note that a
perpetrator is not adult in every case of child molestation. In almost one quarter
of reported sexual molestation cases, the abuser is under 18 years old. Rather
than appearing to be ‘monsters’, perpetrators usually try to be very charming
and friendly, just like a big brother. They tend to show an excessive interest in 20
children, and often seduce children with affection and gifts. They lie and
manipulate, typically very skilfully. The ‘nicer’ the molesters appear, the more
difficult it is to detect and believe their misconduct.

III Understanding the predatory sex offenders is paramount to public safety, but it
is equally important to know the types of children that pedophiles target. 25
Potential victims are usually identified by the children’s vulnerability as well as

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the opportunity to offend. The gullibility of the children is another factor

considered by molesters when selecting their victims. They choose those whom
they ascertain can be manipulated, and further exploited. Although it is normal
for children to learn early on to respect and obey adults, the exceptions to this 30
need should be clearly taught as well. Teen child molesters exploit their size and
status to influence and control a child’s behavior, encouraging the child’s
willingness into sexual activity. Experienced child molesters, in contrast, will
normally exploit a child’s natural curiosity and the lack of knowledge on the
prevention that a child may have. 35

IV Molesters will often choose victims who are shy and needy, as well as those
socially troubled or isolated, because they know that such children desperately
seek a friend. Other than showering a prospective victim with attention,
offenders may also offer treats like trips to places that the child desire, or special
privileges the child had longed for. Once a child has accepted many ‘kind’ offers 40
from the molester, it becomes increasingly more difficult for the child to refuse
the molester’s advances. This grooming process can sometimes go on for years,
as the perpetrators work hard at patiently developing relationships with the
victims. So, it is not surprising for child molesters to cultivate many prospective
victims at a time. 45

V Another unfortunate stereotyping is that most offenders are strangers to the

child. However vigilant we are in protecting our children from interacting with
strangers, it is common knowledge that most children are not sexually victimized
by strangers. In fact, one study found that only 10 percent of child molesters
molest children that they do not know. The heartbreaking reality is that those 50
who pose the greatest risk to our children are within our families, and circle of
friends. This normally leaves molested children enormously guilt-ridden and
embarrassed even though what happened to them was not their fault. This is
one major reason why it is difficult for children to disclose that they were preyed
upon, as they may not even understand what they experienced until many years 55
later. Victims are usually left feeling ‘dirty’ and intensely ashamed, largely
blaming themselves for having been lured, tricked, and sometimes threatened.

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VI It is by far important to educate children on personal safety and not only focus
on fearing potential predators. They can start by recognizing physical and
emotional boundaries. Role-playing different scenarios is a very effective 60
proactive tool. Parents should try to prevent their children from learning about
this in a much harder way. They need to be wary, openly communicate and be
concerned with a child who appears to be uncomfortable or expresses negativity
around a particular adult male or teen. A child should be constantly reminded
that nobody - including teachers, coaches, counselors, doctors or babysitters, as 65
well as relatives, should ever meet them privately in a room with a closed door
for any reason, or go off with them to any place where they are alone. If a
molester thinks that your child would not ‘keep the secret’ or sees that you are a
visible parent, he will often move on to an easier target – one that is ‘safer’ for
him! 70

VII If a child discloses that he or she has been sexually abused, the child should
never be blamed for not telling about it sooner. We should not rely on anyone
else to fulfill our obligation but to report it to the authorities. We must remember
that perpetrators can look at us right in the eye and make us believe that they
are trustworthy. Nonetheless, we should all be cautious before jumping to 75
judgment about an individual too quickly. Make sure to consult the legal counsel
or the forensic experts before making any claims of this type of behavior.
Accusing someone of being predatory is a serious accusation and can cause
many lives to be ruined.

Adapted from https://www.verifiedvolunteers.com/blog/2018/01/spot-common-

predator-characteristics/

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QUESTION 1
State whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).

i. Most sexual abusers were once the victims themselves.

ii. It is more important to know the types of children that pedophiles

target than understanding the characteristics of the sex offenders.

iii. Sex offenders only victimize children they know.

iv. A child should be constantly reminded that no one should be

trusted.

(4 marks)

QUESTION 2
What do the following words mean as used in the passage?

a) incarcerated (line 7) : _________________________________________________

b) gullibility (line 27) : _________________________________________________

c) isolated (line 37) : _________________________________________________

d) wary (line 62) : _________________________________________________

(4 marks)

QUESTION 3
All of the followings are NOT TRUE about child molesters except
(circle two (2) answers)

i. child molesters will normally provide the authorities with the view of their lives.
ii. child molesters are commonly emotionally and mentally instable.
iii. appearing to be nice make it difficult for anyone to detect the crimes committed by
child molesters.
iv. it is easier for child molesters to manipulate and exploit children who obey the adults.
(2 marks)

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QUESTION 4
How do teen child molesters differ from those experienced ones?

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(2 marks)

QUESTION 5
Why would it be difficult for a child to refuse the molester’s advances after accepting the
‘kind’ offers?
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(2 marks)

QUESTION 6
‘This grooming process can sometimes go on for years...’ (line 42)
What can you infer from the statement?
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(2 marks)

QUESTION 7
Why do children feel reluctant to disclose the fact that they have been sexually abused?
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(2 marks)

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QUESTION 8
What does the author mean by this phrase?
‘Parents should try to prevent their children from learning about this in a much harder way’.
(lines 61-62).
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(2 marks)

QUESTION 9
Why would the molester ‘move on to an easier target – one that is ‘safer’ for him’?
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(2 marks)

QUESTION 10
Parents should take full responsibility in protecting their children from child molesters. Do
you agree with the statement? Provide two (2) reasons to justify your answer.
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(3 marks)

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