EAPP - ACTIVITY SHEET
DISTINGUISHING ACADEMIC ENGLISH FROM GENERAL ENGLISH
& DEVELOPING SKILLS IN ACADEMIC READING
SEPTEMBER 27- 29, 2022
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Test I. In the given article, give the meaning of the underlined academic terms as used in the
article. Also, give the meaning of the terms when used in other disciplines.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Concussions are brain injuries that occur when a person receives a blow to the head, face,
or neck. Although most people who suffer a concussion experience initial bouts of dizziness,
nausea, and drowsiness, these symptoms often disappear after a few days. The long-term effects
of concussions, however, are less understood and far more severe. Recent studies suggest that
people who suffer multiple concussions are at a significant risk for developing chronic traumatic
encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disorder that causes a variety of dangerous mental
and emotional problems to arise weeks, months, or even years after the initial injury. These
psychological problems can include depression, anxiety, memory loss, inability to concentrate,
and anger. In extreme cases, people suffering from CTE have even committed suicide or
homicide. The majority of people who develop these issues are athletes who participate in
popular high-impact sports, especially football. Although both new sports regulations and
improvements in helmet technology can help protect players, the sports media and fans alike
bear some of the responsibility for reducing the incidence of these shocking injuries.
Improvements in diagnostic technology have provided substantial evidence to link severe—and
often fatal—psychological disorders to the head injuries players receive while on the field.
Recent autopsies performed on the brains of football players who have committed suicide have
shown advanced cases of CTE in every single victim.
In response to the growing understanding of this danger, the National Football League
(NFL) has revised its safety regulations. Players who have suffered a head injury on the field
must undergo a "concussion sideline assessment"—a series of mental and physical fitness tests—
before being allowed back in the game. In an effort to diminish the amount of head and neck
injuries on the field, NFL officials have begun enforcing stricter penalty calls for helmet-tohelmet contact, leading with the head, and hitting a defenseless player. Furthermore, as of 2010,
if a player’s helmet is accidentally wrenched from his head during play, the ball is immediately
whistled dead. There is hope that these new regulations, coupled with advances in helmet design,
will reduce the number of concussions player endure, and thus curb the number of CTE cases.
Terminologies used in the
article/ Academic Terms
Academic Meaning
General Meaning
Technology
Application of scientific
knowledge
Used to make life easier
Assessment
evaluation or estimation
Analysis
Design
Purpose or planning in an
existing material
innovation on existing
material
Amount
Quantity of something
The total number
TEST II. Put the jumbled texts 1–11 into the correct order. Write the text in a paragraph form.
1. sources of energy is the driving force behind a revolution, which
2. mixed with petrol in the ratio of one part ethanol and nine parts petrol. Further, ethanol has the
distinct of advantage of not requiring
3. vehicle modification when it is used in cars. Other forms of biomass are cow-dung, chicken
litter and bedding, olive oil cake and methane from
4. is about to transform agriculture in the United Kingdom in much the same
5. willow and miscanthus, which grow fast and can be easily burnt, and oil like sunflower oil,
soy and palm oil, which
6. harvested to provide biomass energy. Biomass has a variety of forms, of which the two main
sources are woody material like
7. way as coal did during the industrial revolution. Farmers are
8. agricultural waste like manure, used cooking oil wood pellets, all of which are now proving
cheaper energy alternatives.
9. turning production away from food to growing crops that can be easily
10. has a high calorific value when burnt. Another good example is ethanol, which can easily be
fermented from grain or sugar and can be
11. It has been said that the need for alternative
It has been said that the need for alternative sources of energy is the driving force behind a
revolution, which is about to transform agriculture in the United Kingdom in much the same way
as coal did during the industrial revolution. Farmers are turning production away from food to
growing crops that can be easily harvested to provide biomass energy. Biomass has a variety of
forms, of which the two main sources are woody material like willow and miscanthus, which
grow fast and can be easily burnt, and oil like sunflower oil, soy and palm oil, which has a high
calorific value when burnt. Another good example is ethanol, which can easily be fermented
from grain or sugar and can be mixed with petrol in the ratio of one part ethanol and nine parts
petrol. Further, ethanol has the distinct advantage of not requiring vehicle modification when it is
used in cars. Other forms of biomass are cow-dung, chicken litter and bedding, olive oil cake and
methane from agricultural waste like manure, used cooking oil and wood pellets, all of which
are now proving cheaper energy alternatives.
TEST III. When we read a text, the author does not always tell us everything. The author may
leave out details on purpose. He may also depend on the reader’s general knowledge to fill in the
blanks. Read each paragraph and answer the questions.
A. Sarah lit the candle as the room grew darker. The clock chimed eight times, so she knew it
would soon be bedtime. She hurried to find her chalkboard slate. She had not finished her lessons
yet. She knew the teacher would be disappointed in her if she did not finish.
1. The paragraph takes place in:
A. in the morning
B. at night
Why do you think that? B
2. The paragraph takes place in:
A. modern times
B. historical times
Why do you think that? B
B. Claude walked slowly to the barn. He could hear the puppies as they cried for their mother. It
would be a long night if she did not come back soon.
1. Claude is: A. male
B. female
Why do you think that? A
2. Claude is: A. a human
B. an animal
C. don’t know
Why do you think that? A
C. As I walked in the door, I knew there was trouble right away. The trash can was turned over,
and papers were everywhere. The sofa cushions were on the floor. One of the pillows had been
ripped open. Stuffing was all over the floor. As I looked around I saw Ringo in the corner. He
had a ball in his mouth, ready to play.
1. What is Ringo? A Dog
2. What happened to the trash can, the sofa cushions and the pillow? Messed up
TEST IV. Write the main idea of the paragraph in the large box below. Then write three
supporting ideas in the boxes below.
Major Art Periods
Three major movements in the history of art are Medieval, Renaissance and Modern.The
Medieval period, which encompasses the time from around 600 AD into the 14th century, is
predominately religious in nature. Objects are not portrayed realistically, but as simple fl at
images. During the Renaissance period, beginning in the late 14th century and continuing into
the 16th century, artists developed a more realistic style. Renaissance artists also discovered the
use of perspective, which brought a three dimensional feeling to two dimensional artwork.
Prominent artists of this time were Leonardo da Vinci and Jan van Eyck. Modern art, which
encompasses the Impressionist and Cubist movements, began in the late 19th century and
through the 20th century. Rather than focusing on realism, artists explored the use of light,
movement and color. Modern artists include Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Vincent van
Gogh.
Three Arts Periods
Medieval
Period
Renaissance
Period
Modern Period
V. Read the passage given below. Underline the Present continuous tense in the text.
At home on a Sunday
It is a pleasant Sunday and my family and I are relaxing at home. My father usually
washes his car on Sunday. But he is not washing the car now. He is watching news on the
TV. My mother usually makes something special for lunch on Sundays. She is kneading the
dough for making Aaloo-parathas for breakfast. My elder sister usually has her music class on
Sundays. She is not singing now. She is helping mother in the kitchen. My brother usually
helps father to wash the car. He is not helping father now. He is playing with Puppy, our pet
dog. My friends generally come home on Sundays to spend their time with
us. They are not coming now. They will come in the evening. I regularly clean my room on
Sundays. I am not cleaning my room now. I am going to the market to bring some
potatoes. My cat, Kitty is sleeping in her box now. My grandpa is reading the newspaper and
grandma is relaxing in the garden. Mr. Sharma is driving down to our house now. Father has
invited him for the breakfast. My baby sister is smiling now. She has just had a cup of
milk. Now I am telling this to you. How about you? What are you doing now?