CONFIDENTIAL LG/JUNE 2023/ELC231/230/SET 2

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE : INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS III /

INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: WRITING
COURSE CODE : ELC231/ELC230
ASSESSMENT : MID-SEMESTER TEST
TIME : 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of ten (10) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions in the Question Paper.

3. Fill in the details below:

UiTM STUDENT CARD NO. : _______________________________________________

PROGRAMME / CODE : _______________________________________________

PART : _______________________________________________

ENGLISH LANGUAGE GROUP : _______________________________________________

NAME OF LECTURER : _______________________________________________

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

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

i) the Question Paper

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

This examination paper consists of 8 printed pages

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PART A: READING COMPREHENSION (25 MARKS)

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

The Air Fryer

I Many sources claim that air fryers offer a healthy alternative to traditional
frying methods as they could reduce the negative effects of oil frying. Due to
a growing awareness of healthy cooking along with the continuing demand
for fried foods, air fryers have recently experienced a surge in popularity.
Makers of air fryers advertise this appliance as a route to making and 5
enjoying fried delicacies without the adverse health effects of oil-fried foods.
Air-fried foods have a lower fat content than deep-fried, which means that
this option could be healthier. However, a handful of people are concerned
about the possible health risks of using this new form of cooking, primarily
due to fears over toxicity and cancer, and some are skeptical about the 10
alleged benefits of air-fried foods. Hence, there are many advantages and
drawbacks to the use of air fryers.

II In contrast to conventional cooking methods like roasting and grilling, air

fryers were created to offer a healthier option to deep-fried foods. Compared
to other methods of cooking, deep-fried foods typically have higher fat 15
content. People can enjoy a healthier meal with similar flavours and textures
because air fryers use a small amount of oil for deep frying. This is desirable
since lowering oil intake can be hugely beneficial for a person’s health.
Scientists have linked high intakes of fat from vegetable oil to a variety of
health conditions, including an increased risk of heart disease and higher 20
rates of inflammation. Nevertheless, none of these guarantees that air-fried
chicken is healthier than roasted, grilled, slow-cooked, or pan-seared
chicken. There are many other appliances capable of providing healthy,
delicious foods. They just do not result in the fried crispy texture that air fryers
provide. 25

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III Making the switch to an air fryer could be a simple method to reduce calories
and assist with weight management. One can achieve outcomes comparable
to those of a deep fryer with less fat and calories by using just one or two
tablespoons of cooking oil as opposed to several cups. Researchers state
that air fryers use heated air that contains fine oil droplets to take the 30
moisture out of the foods. The result is a product that has similar
characteristics to fried foods, though with significantly lower levels of fat. It
is widely known however, that a higher intake of fried foods has direct links
with higher obesity risk due to the high in fat and calories. Therefore,
replacing deep-fried foods with air-fried foods can aid in weight control. 35

IV Additionally, using air fryers can also reduce the risk of toxic acrylamide, a
dangerous compound that can develop in some foods when they are cooked
in high heats, like when deep frying. Other than that, prolonged cooking time
may also lead to the production of acrylamide. According to the International
Agency for Research on Cancer, acrylamide may have links to the 40
development of some cancers, including endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic,
breast and oesophageal cancer. By switching to air frying, people can lower
the chances of having acrylamide in their food.

V While air fryers have their benefits, this does not imply that the diet is entirely
healthy. To sustain overall good health, a balanced diet must be consumed 45
and maintained. People should consume more other food types such as
fruits and vegetables in addition to air-fried foods. A balanced diet offers the
nutrients required for growth and repair, promoting stronger health and
lowering the risk of diet-related diseases like some cancers. Just replacing
all deep-fried foods with air-fried foods in no way guarantees a healthful diet. 50
For optimal health, people should focus on a diet filled with vegetables, fruits,
whole grains and lean protein.

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VI While air fryers reduce the likelihood of acrylamide formation, other

potentially harmful compounds could still form. Not only does air frying still
run the risk of creating acrylamides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and 55
heterocyclic amines can also result from all high heat cooking with meat.
Thus, air fryers are capable of making foods that are healthier than deep-
fried food, but keep in mind that fried food is still fried food. When cooking
excessively with oil, there will always be some associated health effects.

VII Research on the effects of air-fried food is currently limited, but experts 60
generally recommend that people should limit their intake of fried food in
general. Just because someone has cooked food in an air fryer does not
mean it is a healthier option than all other food. Be sure to include other
methods of cooking into regular dietary routines for optimal health. People
who are interested in buying an air fryer can find them at supermarkets or 65
choose between brands online. Maintaining a variety of food intake and
cooking methods will help people achieve a healthier diet.

Adapted from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324849#air-

fryers-vs-other-cooking-methods

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QUESTION 1

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

a) surge (line 4): __________________________________________

b) significantly (line 32): ___________________________________________

c) development (line 41): ___________________________________________

d) associated (line 59): ___________________________________________

(4 marks)

QUESTION 2

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

i. Food cooked in an air fryer is definitely healthier than deep-fried ones.

ii. The air fryer is designed to substitute traditional methods of cooking.

iii.
Acrylamide is not produced when cooking with the air fryer.

iv. The best way to have a healthful diet is to control all fried food intake in
daily meals.

(4 marks)
QUESTION 3

All of the following statements are TRUE, except:

(Circle two (2) answers)

i. Eating air-fried food and reducing the intake of unhealthy oils can help to lower the
risk of obesity
ii. Air fryers provide a crispy texture to food that most cooking methods do not.

iii. Endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic, breast and oesophageal cancer may be caused by
deep-frying food.
iv. Consuming air-fried food ensures a healthy way of eating.
(2 marks)

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QUESTION 4

List two (2) drawbacks of eating deep-fried food.

i) ____________________________________________________________________

ii) ____________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

QUESTION 5

How is air-fried cooking method safer than deep-fried?

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(2 marks)

QUESTION 6

Explain what the author means by the following statement.

“While air fryers have their benefits, this does not imply that the diet is entirely healthy.”
(line 44 - 45)

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(2 marks)

QUESTION 7

How does acrylamide form in cooking?

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(2 marks)

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QUESTION 8

Based on the passage, provide ways to maintain good health rather than just relying on
the use of air fryers?

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(2 marks)

QUESTION 9

What can you infer from the following statement?

“Thus, air fryers are capable of making foods that are healthier than deep-fried food, but
keep in mind that fried food is still fried food.” (lines 57 – 58)

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(2 marks)

QUESTION 10

Based on your understanding of the passage, do you think it is a good idea to get an air
fryer for your home? Provide two (2) reasons to justify your answer.

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(3 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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