ACTIVITY #1

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Kimberly A. Baturiano GAS 12 A

Directions: Using the criteria, evaluate the language of the following sample of
academic texts from various disciplines.

A. This essay intends to investigate whether there is a causal relationship

between music listened to and the mood of individuals. Additionally, it will seek
to explore whether this relationship is used in advertising to encourage people
to spend money.

B. This essay on how the lyrics of hip-hop developed as a form of protest against
a society segregating the working classes based on the premise of the music
having a distinct and energizing rhythm that really inspires people to move,
thereby reaching out to audiences who wouldn’t normally believe in protest, let
alone speak out in public. Thus, the music becomes a vehicle for words of
protest that can and indeed have changed the world.

C. The researcher found out that the male population has a higher chance of
being hired compared to the females. Eighty percent of the employers stated
that since females are privileged with maternity leave, they leave their work for
some time resulting in a decline in the overall production of the company. I
think this is very judgmental on the part of the employers. It goes against the
Women Empowerment Movement. I strongly urged employers to rethink their
choices because women are great workers.

D. This essay is focused on investigating the phototactic responses of three

different species of fish that occupy different areas of an aquarium: danios
(Danio rerio), which group near the surface of the water, black skirt tetra
(Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), which swim in the middle of the tank, and kuhli
loach (Pangio kuhlii), which swim near the bottom of the tank. It is anticipated
that they will respond differently to light according to their niche with the tank.
E. As a student, I want to understand how Multiple Intelligences Theory
affects students’ learning. For example, I learn better when I listen to music
while my circle of friends learns best when they discuss the lesson together.
I believe that all of us are unique. We have our own ways to excel in school.
That’s why I want to conduct a study on this particular matter.

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