INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY School of Languages ----------------- FINAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE TEST Date: Duration: 60 minutes SUBJECT: WRITING 1 (ID: EL002IU) Approval by the School of Languages Signature Lecturer: Signature Full name: Proctor 1 Signature Proctor 2 Signature Full name: Full name: STUDENT INFORMATION Student name: Student ID: INSTRUCTIONS (100-score scale, equivalent to 40% of the course) 1. Purposes: ‒ Explain different sentence structures and theories of writing paragraphs (CLO 1) ‒ Evaluate one own's and peers' writing (CLO 2) ‒ Create a wide range of sentences and four types of paragraphs (CLO 3) 2. Requirements: ‒ Write your FULL NAME and STUDENT ID below the Student Information ‒ Read the instructions of each part/ section carefully and write the answer(s) on the page(s) provided ‒ All electronic devices, reference materials, discussion and material transfer are strictly prohibited. Plagiarism in any forms is strictly punished. 1 EXAM QUESTIONS Section 1: Paragraph improvement (20 points) Answer the questions to improve the following paragraph. (1) New Year’s Day is the most expected event of all. (2) The New Year holiday stands as an emblem of joy and festivity, resonating with traditions and activities that bind people together. (3) The collective anticipation during the countdown to midnight on the New Year’s Eve fosters a sense of unity and excitement. (4) As the clock strikes twelve, the colorful fireworks paint the sky, symbolizing the collective optimism for the upcoming year. (5) Individuals often engage in introspective activities, setting resolutions and goals for self-improvement in their postings around the New Year’s Eve. (6) The holiday also offers a unique opportunity for personal reflection in social media. (7) This reflective aspect adds a meaningful layer to the celebration. (8) Most entertainingly, the shared moments with family and friends create enduring memories. (9) Whether it's the warmth of familial gatherings or the excitement of celebrating with friends, these connections amplify the joy of the Christmas season. (10) These three facets - collective anticipation, personal reflection, and shared moments - intertwine to define the New Year holiday as a time of communal celebration and individual growth. 1. Which sentence is the topic sentence? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. What is the function of sentence (4) ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. What should be done with sentence (6)? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. What is the function of sentence (8)? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Which sentence is irrelevant ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Section 2: (30 points) MAKE AN OUTLINE FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS 1. Should the Lunar New Year holiday be removed so that the world only celebrates the New Year? 2. Should Week 16 (the reserved week) be removed from the regular semester at IU? 3. Should traditional markets be closed in this internet age? 2 Topic: Topic sentence Argument 1 Counter- argument Section 3: (50 points) CHOOSE ONE TOPIC TO WRITE A 150-WORD PARAGRAPH 1. According to Oxford Dictionary, mukbang (especially in South Korea) is a video, especially one that is live-streamed, that features a person eating a large quantity of food and addressing the audience. Do you think that mukbangs are encouraged on social media platforms? 2. There should be a limit on alcohol for drivers, not a complete ban. What is your opinion about this statement? 3. Write a narrative paragraph about a memorable holiday of yours. Use descriptive words and the past tense for your narration. End your paragraph with a reflective sentence. Write your paragraph here Group 1 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1crLAL3tjdATy1eYn2T7FuDy4EpGsGbFm?usp=drive_link This is the end of the test. 3
