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SRI LANKA INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
(Established in the Ministry of Higher Education, vide in Act No. 29 of 1995)
Higher National Diploma in English
Second Year 2nd Semester Examination-2014
EN: 2201 Practical and Professional Writing IV (Part Time)
Instructions for Candidates:
Answer 04 questions only
All questions carry equal marks
No. of Pages
: 03
No. of questions : 05
Time
: Two hours
01.a. Use the words in the box and the chart to complete the cloze activity below:
rose dramatically
stabilized
maximum
minimum
increased slightly
slight dip
reached
levelled off
fluctuated
peak
From week 1 to week 5, profits (i) ______________________. Then from week 6 to week 8,
profits (ii) _______________________ and (iii)______________ 3.0 million at week 8. From
week 8 to week 15 profits (iv) _____________________ with a (v)_____________________ at
week 11. Then from week 15 to week 21 profits vi) ______________________ with a (vii)
______________________ of 3.5 million at week 16 and a (viii)_____________________ of 2.2
million at week 17. Figures reached a (ix)______________in the sixteenth week. From week 21
to week 23, profits (x) _____________________ at 2.8 million.
HNDE 11-Practical and Professional Writing 1V (Part Time)
(1x10 = 10 marks)
b. The following bar chart depicts the pass rates in English at O/L over 10 years in
Pussallawa Central College. Study the graph below and write a description based on its
features. Start your paragraph with the following topic sentence:
(15 marks)
02.
A good movie review can be a work of art in its own right which entertains, persuades and
provides original opinions. Write a review to any movie you have watched shedding light on
its artistry and cinematography.
(25 marks)
03.
Highlighting causes and effects write an essay on “Watching violent films has a great impact on a
child’s psychological and physiological condition”. (200 words)
(25 marks)
04.
a. Write a story based on your imagination incorporating the given line as the lead
sentence. Provide a title.
“He wakes up, armed with only a torch in a big forest………………..
(15 marks)
b. Imagining that you are a reporter working in a leading newspaper in Sri Lanka write a
news report about an accident which happened very recently in your area.
(10 marks)
HNDE 11-Practical and Professional Writing 1V (Part Time)
05. a. Fill in the blanks in the following passage choosing suitable expressions from the list
given below.
LIVING in the CITY
Living in a big or small city is usually a hidden dream of certain village-dwellers.
(i)……………………., it has both its (ii)……………………………
(iii)…………………… it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public
transport, so you do not need to own a car.(iv)…………………, there are a lot of interesting things
to do and places to see. (v) ………………..you can eat in a good restaurant, visit museums, and
go to the theatres and to concerts. (vi) ………………….., when you want to relax, you can usually
find a park where you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. (vii)
…………………, city life is full of bustle and variety and you need never feel bored.
(viii) …..............…... for every ever plus there is a minus. (ix)…………………., you might
have a job, but (x)………………. it is very well paid, you will not be able to afford many of the
things that there are to do, because living in a city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult
to find food and cheap accommodation.(xi)……………………….. public transport is sometimes
crowded and dirty, (xii) …………………………in the rush hour, and even the parks can become
very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dweller is looking for some
open space and green grass. (xiii)……………….., despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel
very lonely in a city.
(xiv)………………………., I think that city life can be particularly appealing to young
people, who like the excitement of the city and do not mind the noise and
pollution.(xv)……………….., many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have
young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.
(Success at First Certificate-Robert O’Neill)
(on the plus side, in conclusion, however, particularly, all in all, for example, advantages
and disadvantages, last of all, what is more, however, unless, for one thing, nevertheless,
also, moreover)
(15 marks)
b. Where do you like to live, in the city or in the countryside? Give reasons for your choice
in about 100 words. Use cohesive devices where necessary.
(10 marks)
HNDE 11-Practical and Professional Writing 1V (Part Time)