INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
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SAMPLE FINAL EXAMINATION
Test paper
Date: _/_/2022
Time: _:_
Offline
Closed book Exam
Semester 1, 2022 – 2023
Duration: 60 minutes
SUBJECT: WRITING AE1 (ID: EN007IU)
Approval by the School of Languages
Signature
Checked by Writing AE1 coordinator
Signature
Full name: Ms Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau (M.Ed)
Full name: Dr. Nguyen Huy Cuong
Checked by Head of the Testing board
Signature
Full name: Mr. Vu Tien Thinh (M.A.)
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:
‒ Test students’ skills in paraphrasing, writing topic sentences and a concluding sentence (CLO 1)
‒ Evaluate students’ knowledge and skills in writing an argumentative essay (CLO 1,3)
2. Requirements:
‒ Write your FULL NAME and STUDENT ID below the Student Information. Missing name and ID may end
up with file loss and a zero in result.
‒ Read the instructions carefully and write the answer(s) on the provided Answer sheet.
‒ All electronic devices, reference materials, discussion and material transfer are strictly prohibited. Plagiarism
in any form is strictly punished.
‒ Students are required to submit both the Test paper and the Answer Sheet at the end of the test.
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EXAM QUESTIONS
Part 1:
Write sentences as required to rebut the following opposing argument:
Computers will never completely replace people since they can only perform repetitive less-skilled
jobs.
(Oshima & Hogue, 2017)
Write 1-2 sentence(s) to…
Your sentences
a. Introduce the opposing argument (in
bold)
b. Rebut the opposing argument (in bold)
Note: Use appropriate structure to introduce and rebut the opposing argument. Full development with
examples and evidence is not required.
Part 2:
Write an argumentative essay of about 350 words on ONE of the following topics (70pts):
Topic 1: “Schools should use electronic books to save paper.”
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use reasons and examples to support your ideas. Please be noted
that an effective argumentative essay should contain opposing argument(s), rebuttal(s) to the opposing
argument(s), and your own arguments.
Topic 2: “The healthcare system should be free to all people.”
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use reasons and examples to support your ideas. Please be noted
that an effective argumentative essay should contain opposing argument(s), rebuttal(s) to the opposing
argument(s), and your own arguments.
This is the end of the test.
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