CONFIDENTIAL 1 LG/OCT2023/LCC112 (SAMPLE)

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

(LCC112) (READING AND WRITING)

COURSE : ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE II

COURSE CODE : LCC112

SEMESTER : OCTOBER 2023

ASSESSMENT READING AND WRITING

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) sections:

SECTION 1: READING (20 MARKS)

Part A
Task 1 (1 Question)
Task 2 (1 Question)
Task 3 (4 Questions)
Part B
Task 1 (2 Questions)
Task 2 (4 Questions)

SECTION 2: WRITING (20 MARKS)

Essay Writing (1 Question)

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.

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

i) the Question Paper.

6. The assessment is due on Week 14.

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

This test paper consists of 8 printed pages

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SECTION 1 (READING)
PART A: READING COMPREHENSION (14 MARKS)
Read the text below and answer all the questions.

How to be Happy in Life

I Over the years, many studies have shown that childhood and old age are when
an individual is the happiest. During early adulthood, happiness levels steadily
decrease, bottoming out in the mid-40s. By age 50, they are on the rise once
again. The crisis of this phenomenon during the 20s, 30s, and 40s is
understandable. Working long hours, establishing a career, getting married, 5
having a hobby, raising small children as well as saving money for the future help
to explain the phenomenon. If this issue is taken lightly, it prevents them from
being happy in life. Researchers have studied traits that lead to happiness and
greater life satisfaction. There are several happiness pointers that one could
practise in order to lead a happy life. 10

II One of the keys of happiness is to have a positive view in life. Too much worrying
can negatively impact one’s mental health. For example, Kaye Newton who is an
author based in Nashville, was a self-described hypochondriac that is someone
who has an anxiety disorder. She constantly worries about having a serious
illness despite there is nothing medically wrong with her body. Only until she 15
contracted disease, she learned how to change her perspective. She realises that
worrying about her health does not protect her from ailments. She then decided
to worry less and consciously pay more attention to what is going on at present.
Hence, now she is calmer and happier with her life.

III Next, adjusting personal thoughts also contributes to being happy. A person can 20
start by recognising negative thoughts as they arise. Ligia Dominguez, a geriatric
specialist, proposed to stop having these thoughts such as “This situation is really
bad”, or “I cannot handle these things by myself”. They may weaken a person’s
ability to instil happiness in his life. Moreover, it would hinder someone from
progressing further and better in life. In other words, one may not be able to 25
control what happens to him, but that person can control how he reacts.

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IV In addition, being positive is also important to help someone to be more cheerful.

These two traits enable a person to cope with difficult life events. Among the
examples to be optimistic are by keeping a journal, using positive self-talk, and
fostering healthy relationships with family and friends. By being optimistic, it will 30
allow someone to be more resilient and develop the ability to be flexible when
circumstances change. Therefore, one can achieve life satisfaction despite
having failures and losses. This is because one has adapted to one’s own
expectations and accepted that negative events can have positive outcomes.

V Another way to be happy is by being grateful. Many studies show that being 35
grateful is associated with greater happiness, thus making people have more
positive emotions. One can simply look for opportunities to savour the small
pleasures of daily life without concentrating on the past or bad thoughts that may
upset the moment. It is better to move on and learn from the past events so that
one could enjoy the coming days. Appreciating simple things such as drinking 40
coffee in the morning, enjoying the walk to the classes, or simply chatting with
friends may help in finding the beauty of life. Just by being thankful is one of the
means to make life worth living. We can also practise mindfulness because it
involves being fully present and engaged in the present moment. Practice
mindfulness by meditating, focusing on your breath, or simply being aware of your 45
surroundings.

VI Next, human beings need social interactions and forming meaningful

relationships with others is essential for happiness. Building connections with
family, friends, and other like-minded individuals can provide a sense of belonging
and purpose. This can be done by investing time and energy into maintaining 50
these relationships, showing empathy and compassion towards others, and
prioritising communication.

V In conclusion, being happy pays – it enhances and benefits our relationships,

health, and various aspects of life. These happiness pointers focus on changing 55
one’s perspectives and enhances our attitudes to be more positive towards
oneself and the others. Living life in happiness will boost one’s quality of life

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mentally, physically, and emotionally. After all, being happy is one of the purposes
in life and everyone deserves it.

Retrieved and adapted from

https://www.magzter.com/stories/Entertainment/Readers-Digest-
International/Why-It-Pays-To-Be-Happy and
https://www.bustle.com/articles/163210-11-keys-to-happiness-according-to-
science

TASK 1 (4 MARKS)
Instruction: Match the following words in the left column with the best synonym in the right
column.

i. Ailments (line 19) Awareness

Positive

ii. Optimistic (line 32) illnesses

improves

iii. Mindfulness (line 47) consciousness

disorders

iv. Enhances (line 57) cheerful

increases

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TASK 2 (4 MARKS)
Instruction: Read the statements below carefully. Write T if the statement is TRUE or F if it is
FALSE.

i) Raising small children can be emotionally draining.

ii) Constantly worrying about something is a result of a negative perspective.

iii) Happiness in life means being satisfied without any failures.

iv) Past events are the sole indicators of the happiness level in the future.

(4 marks)
TASK 3 (6 marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

a) What is one (1) suggested way to cope with difficult life events?
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b) What is the effect of thankfulness on someone’s greater levels of happiness?

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c) Explain the statement below.

“…one may not be able to control what happens to him, but that person can control how
he reacts” (lines 25-26).
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d) In your opinion, do you agree negative events can have positive outcomes? Give a
reason for your answer.
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PART B: INTERPRETING VISUAL (6 MARKS)

Study the following visual and answer the questions that follow.

*Q = Quarter

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Adapted from https://www.counterpointresearch.com/global-smartphone-share/

TASK 1 (2 MARKS)

Instruction: Read the statements below and choose the correct answer.

a) Which brand has the highest market share at the end of 2021?
A. APPLE
B. OPPO
C. SAMSUNG
D. OTHERS
(1 mark)

b) What is the best quarter for Xiaomi’s global market share in 2021?
A. Q1
B. Q2
C. Q3
D. Q4

(1 mark)
TASK 2 (4 MARKS)

Instruction: Answer all questions.

a) Based on the bar graph, what are the two brands with similar market share in Q3??
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b) What is the difference in Vivo’s global market share between Q1 and Q4 of 2021?
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c) What are the two brands that showed an increase in the market share from Q1 to Q4?
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(1 mark)

d) In your opinion, provide one (1) reason why Oppo has a small market share?
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(1 marks)

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SECTION 2 (WRITING)
Essay Writing (20 MARKS)

Instruction: Write an essay of 150-200 words on the importance of community service as

part of college programmes.

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