ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
COURSE
COURSE CODE
ASSESSMENT
TIME
NAME:
STUDENT ID:
GROUP:
: INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS II
: ELC151
: READING TEST
: 2 HOURS
NUR BATRISYIA BINTI BADRUL
ZAMAN
2022791699
19.1.2023
DATE:
NAME OF
LECTURER:
MR. MUHAMMAD AIMAN BIN
ABDUL HALIM
PHM1152D2
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This question paper consists of three (3) parts:
PART A : 2 Questions
PART B : 1 Question
PART C : 2 Questions
2. Answer ALL questions from all parts in the Question Paper.
3. You are allowed to refer to a print English-English dictionary.
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
PART A: READING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)
QUESTION 1(a) (4 marks):
What do the following words in the passage refer to?
them (line 14)
The cancelled individuals
she (line 18)
Kimberley Wilson
This fear (line 26)
Public shaming
it (line 33)
Cancel culture
QUESTION 1(b) (1 mark):
Based on the passage, what are the signs of shame that cancelled individuals show?
Feeling small and humiliated
QUESTION 1(c) (2 marks):
How does the fear of being shamed publicly play a role in the cancel culture?
1) People scared to do anything
2) Being embarrassed in front of the people
QUESTION 1(d) (3 marks):
Read the statements below carefully. Write ‘T’ if the statement is TRUE or ‘F’ if it is FALSE.
1. Alienating people for their wrongdoings has intensified on social
media.
T
2. 'Cancelled' people who extend immediate apologies are treated kindly.
F
3. All victims of the cancel culture are prominent individuals being
shunned for offensive behaviour.
T
QUESTION 1(e) (1 mark):
What is the topic sentence of Paragraph V?
Wrongdoing
QUESTION 2(a) (2 marks):
Explain the following statement.
“Ultimately, the consequences of being cancelled often outweigh the actual harm caused by
their wrongdoings” (lines 37-38).
Don’t listen to negative comment because they cannot do what we can do.
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QUESTION 2(b) (2 marks):
In your opinion, what is the best approach to handle inappropriate online comments?
Elaborate your answer.
In my opinion, remaining silent against an inappropriate online comments and
also keeping it cool because it is critical to evaluate the comments.
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
PART B: INTERPRETING VISUAL (5 MARKS)
QUESTION 1(a) (1 mark):
What does the pie chart describe?
Top Scams In Malaysia
QUESTION 1(b) (1 mark):
What is the most common scam in Malaysia for the first half of 2020?
E-commerce Scam
QUESTION 1(c) (1 mark):
Which two (2) scams in Malaysia demonstrated a percentage difference of 11% from
January to June 2020?
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
1) Internet love scam
2) Social media impersonation scam
QUESTION 1(d) (1 mark):
List two (2) social media platforms to carry out social media impersonation scams.
1) Whatsapp
2) Facebook
QUESTION 1(e) (1 mark):
Suggest one (1) way to prevent internet love scams.
Do a search online to verify the validity of the person's name, photo, location,
email address, and other facts.
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)
QUESTION 1(a) (4 marks):
Provide a word or a phrase that is synonymous with each of the following words as used in
the passage.
prompted (line 4)
Cause
mint (line 35)
Perfect
thoroughly (line 43)
Carefully
finds (line 57)
Asset
QUESTION 1(b) (1 mark):
Based on the passage, indicate one (1) way how people buy preloved items online.
There are also many online streaming platforms via Shopee,Facebook and
Instagram for consumers to buy preloved items.
QUESTION 1(c) (2 marks):
State two (2) reasons why brand-new items that are still in their original packaging are sold
as preloved items.
1) The preloved item failed the factory quality test
2) The item is discontinued item
QUESTION 1(d) (1 mark):
What is the main idea for Paragraph VI?
Preloved item is a form of recycling and upcycling
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QUESTION 1(e) (2 marks):
Explain the following statement.
“Psychologically, when people buy things at a fraction of the cost, they will feel that they are
getting their money's worth.” (lines 22-24).
They can buy good quality preloved with cheap price.
QUESTION 2(a) (4 marks):
State whether each of the following statements is a Fact (F) or an Opinion (O).
1. The pandemic however has quite surprisingly prompted not only less
fortunate individuals to purchase pre-loved items but has also attracted
the attention of many collectors and shoppers (lines 3-6).
O
2. Depending on the items, prices of used items could be 30% to 50%
lower than what they retail for new (lines 21-22).
F
3. Buying preloved items has become somewhat trendy as more people
warm up to the idea that there are gems to be discovered among
preloved goods (lines 37-38).
F
4. Some saucers are also transformed into flower plant holders or
containers for jewellery pieces like rings and earrings (lines 51-53).
O
QUESTION 2(b) (2 marks):
'Instead' in line 30 links two (2) ideas. What are the ideas?
1) The high quality
2) The factory production
QUESTION 2(c) (1 mark):
Which of the following best describes the tone of the article? Highlight the correct answer.
1. Serious
2. Positive
3. Sombre
4. Disapproving
QUESTION 2(d) (1 mark):
What is the purpose of this article? Highlight the correct answer.
1. To inform
2. To instruct
3. To entertain
4. To persuade
QUESTION 2(e) (2 marks):
ELC151 • Reading Test • June 2022 (Set 2)
Suggest how a seller can entice people to buy preloved items. Explain your answer.
Try posting items with pre-loved-related hashtags and captions.
END OF QUESTION PAPER