CONFIDENTIAL, 1 LGIJAN 2022/EL6121/120 (SET 3) UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA. AKADEMI PENGAJIAN BAHASA COURSE INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS I/ INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: LISTENING COURSE CODE ELC121120 ASSESSMENT READING TASK TIME 2 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. This question paper consists of three (3) parts: PART A (2 Questions) PART B (2 Questions) PART C (1 Question) 2. Answer ALL questions in the Question Paper. 3. Fillin the details below: UITM STUDENT CARD NO. 2021458174 PROGRAMME / CODE HM114 PART 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE GROUP 18 NAME OF LECTURER MADAM ANAZTASIA 4. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigitator. 5, Students are allowed to refer toa printed English-English dictionary. 6. Please check to make sure that this assessment pack consists of: i) the Question Paper DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO This reading task paper consists of 10 printed pages 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 2 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) PART A: READING COMPREHENSION (17 MARKS) Read the following passage and answer all the questions that follow. Instagram Worthy Travel | Officially launched in 2010, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger developed this software with the idea of sharing photos. Ten years later, Instagram has more than 1 billion active users. It allows users to upload media content that can be edited with filters and organised by hashtags and geographical tagging. From personal to professional life stories, Instagram has inftrated our lives. Tourism is also an 5 aspect that has been hugely affected by the popularity of Instagram. Over the last decade, Instagram has helped build our travel dreams, but as time goes by, we begin to wonder; has it destroyed them too? I Instagram has become a crowded market for existing and upcoming influencers or instagrammer travellers. This oversaturation is pushing people to risk their lives 10 and take bizarre and dangerous actions to gamer attention and go viral. To get those to-die-for shots, daredevils are standing on the edge of cliffs, trespassing, roof topping, perching on train tracks and taking volcano selfies resulting in a number of fatalities. n fact, over 250 selfie-related deaths were reported between the year 2011 and 2017. 15 Il Tourists who visited Bali's Lempuyang temple, which Instagrammers constantly refer to by using the gates-of-heaven hashtag, were appalled to discover that the “lake” they had seen in countless influencer images was actually an optical illusion created by placing a mirror underneath an iPhone, However, the problem with Instagrammer's travel is the tendency to extend truths by using hyper-editing, 20 brighter colours, erased tourists and even the addition of fake birds. IV_ The emergence of seffie factories is another impact Instagram has had on the travel industry. Many tourist destinations rely on these photos to boost their business. Nonetheless, there are also places that ban any form of recording and photography. The urge to document experiences means we are always switched 25 ‘on and in search of Instagram worthy moments. We wish to see the world but increasingly do so via fiters and stories. While some businesses actively 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 3 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) encourage this penchant for self-expression, others are trying to save us from ourselves. Some hotels and resorts will reward guests who are willing to switch off their phones with free food and prime poolside spots as disconnecting to 30 reconnect is their priority V__ Instagram can also be a great reference for holiday plans. An example is the geotagging function. This enables desirable sites to be identified and saved in folders, like curating one’s own holiday brochure. Reports show that Instagram has been part of travellers’ decision-making process with people choosing locations 35 based on the potential likes. It has catapulted places like Cappadocia, Horseshoe Bend and Norway's Trolitunga to destination bucket lists, VI It is undeniable that the tourism industry, just to name a few, has greatly been impacted by Instagram because it has shaped how we see the world. Despite its positive or negative impacts, at the end of the day, we always have the option to 40 view Instagram as what itis — just a series of squares. ‘Adapted from https:/imww.lonelyplanet.com/articles/instagrat impact-onravel 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 4 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) QUESTION 1 (13 MARKS) a) What do the following words refer to? ji) them (line 8): travel dreams ji) they (line 18) :instagrammers who (line 29): guests iv) this (line 33): geotagging function v) its (line 39) :impacted by instagram (6 marks) b) Write the meaning of each of the following words as used in the passage. ‘upcoming (ine 9). simpending ii) appalled (ine 17): shocked ii) urge (line 25): _wish iv)penchant (line 28) _: proclivity (4 marks) ©) Write T if the statement is TRUE or F if the statement is FALSE. i) Instagram has affected the tourism industry immensely. T ii) Between the year 2011 and 2017, 250 seifie-related deaths F were reported. ii) Certain tourist spots do not allow tourists to record or take photos. T iv) Instagram does not influence how people see the world F (4 marks) 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 5 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) QUESTION 2 (4 MARKS) Complete the table with information from the passage. The History and Impacts of Instagram © Launched in 2010 History © Initiated by (a) Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger © Reached (b)more than 1 billion active users_in 2020. Negative Impacts ‘© Results in many dangerous actions. © Tends to extend truths by using various features, ‘© Encourages people to be switched on constantly to Impacts of Instagram. (c) in search of instagram worthy moments. Positive Impacts ‘* Boosts business for many tourist destinations. © @) Beagreatreference to make holiday plans. (4 marks) © Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologl MARA CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 6 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) PART B: READING COMPREHENSION (13 MARKS) Read the passage below and answer all the questions that follow. Detox | What does it mean to detox? Basically, detoxing means cleaning the blood and body of impurities and toxins by removing them. This generally involves the liver, kidneys, lungs, and skin, A good detox can help to protect us from diseases, boost the immune system and nourish the body from the inside out. It is important to Understand that although a lot of high-cost detox programmes are introduced these 5 days, our body actually does this largely on its own. There are several effective ways to naturally detox our body. I Firstly, we not only burn calories and shed fat while exercising but also remove built-up toxins from our body. The body is cleansed as the toxins are eliminated through the cooling effect of perspiration. Furthermore, both digestive and blood 10 circulation systems get a boost from exercise, adding to the detox benefits. It is just another reason to incorporate exercise into our life. Of course, anything that gets us sweating would help, therefore a good sauna session is also an option to get detoxified. Il Besides that, consuming fibre is also a method to detox. With a good amount of 15 fibre in our daily diet, the digestive system is kept healthy and functioning properly. A healthy digestive system can decrease the risk of colon cancer by eliminating waste, toxins, and anything else the body needs to purge. Therefore, consuming a lot of natural fibres such as fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, beans, and whole grains can help to reduce the risk. 20 IV_ Another important way to detox is to take good care of our skin. Skin is the body's largest organ. Itis not simply about taking a shower to detox. We should use a dry, firm bristle brush, a loofah, pumice stone, or even a dry washcloth and brush our skin in a slow and circular motion. It is recommended to start scrubbing upwards, from feet to legs, then to the abdomen and upper torso. This should be done every 25 morning before getting in the shower for best effect. So, do not just simply take a shower but start scrubbing the entire body to detox. 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 7 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) V_ Meanwhile, some people prefer consuming superfoods. We do not need pills to detox. Certain foods are already ‘superfood’ as they are specifically packed with a powerful antioxidant punch. Hence, including more of these foods in our diet can 30 help the body to stay healthy as they fight off toxins and free radicals effectively. We do not necessarily need to eat costly organic food. Some popular superfoods are salmon, avocado, kale, almonds, sweet potatoes, spinach, blueberries, garlic, ginger, and eggplants, VI Finally, staying well-hydrated is one of the best ways to keep our body's natural 35 detox functions running smoothly and effectively. In a hot tropical climate like Malaysia, many of us simply do not drink enough plain water. A popular plan follows the eight times eight rule which means that we need to drink eight times of eight-ounce glass of water a day. However, this also depends on a person's daily lifestyle. People need much more water when they are super active or sweat a lot 40 during exercises. Vil In a nutshell, detoxing is not costly. We can rejuvenate our body naturally by exercising, consuming fibre, breathing clean air, consuming superfoods, taking care of the skin, and keeping ourselves hydrated. tt is really not necessary to burn a hole in our pocket just for the sake of detoxing, 45 Retrieved and adapted from The Expat, Volume 275, August 2020 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 8 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) QUESTION 1 (11 MARKS) a) What are the benefits of a good detox? ‘A good detox can help to protect us from diseases, boost the immune system and nourish the body from the inside out, (1 mark) b) How does a sauna session function in detox? ‘Anything that gets us sweating would help, therefore a good sauna session is also an option to get detoxified, (1 mark) ©) State four (4) ways to detox naturally. i) Exercising ii) Taking care of the skin ii) Staying well-hydrated iv) Consuming fibre (2 marks) ) According to the passage, how can a healthy digestive system reduce the risk of colon cancer? A healthy digestive system can decrease the risk of colon cancer by eliminating waste, toxins, and anything else the body needs to purge. (1 mark) ) What is the topic sentence of paragraph IV? ‘Another important way to detox is to take good care of our skin. (1 mark) 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL, 9 LGIJAN 2022/EL6121/120 (SET 3) ) Why is it important to include superfoods in our diet in order to detox? Because it can help the body to stay healthy as they fight off toxins and free radicals effectively (1 mark) 4) The phrase ‘although’ in line 5 connects two ideas. What are these two ideas? i) A good detox can help to protect us from diseases, boost the immune system and nourish the body from the inside out. i) Alot of high-cost detox programmes are introduced these days, our body actualy does this largely on its own. (2 marks) h) In your own words, explain the meaning of the following sentence: “Itis really not necessary to bum a hole in our pocket just for the sake of detoxing.” (lines 44 -45) we don't have to waste money on detoxing because we can do it the natural way without spending money. (2 marks) QUESTION 2 (2 MARKS) “A popular plan follows the eight times eight rule” (ines 37-38). Do you think we should follow this plan? State your reason. Yes. | think we should follow this plan because it can keep our body's natural detox function running smoothly and effectively. Thus, its also can keep us staying well-hydrated everyday. (2 marks) 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL‘CONFIDENTIAL, 10 LGIJAN 2022/ELC121/120 (SET 3) PART C: GRAMMAR (10 MARKS) Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Itis estimated that an (0) astounding 10 million single-use face masks are used and discarded daily in Malaysia. Masks used in hospitals, clinics, and labs (1)__@fe __ properly channelled into the medical waste stream. (2)_Hence __, those used by the public end up in the general waste stream that is not properly equipped for such waste disposal, posing a big threat to the environment. ‘The purpose of using face masks is to catch litle droplets that come out of one’s mouth (3) and ___nose, which reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases. A well-designed, reusable, or washable face mask with a fiter in its pocket not only serves the same purpose but(4)__also__helps to reduce harmful waste, said INTI Centre of Art and Design (CAD) Diploma in Fashion Design programme head Louise Yee. Aiming to promote talent and foster a sense of community through creativity, art, and design, ICAD, through Creative Co., came up with ideas for reusable face masks during the movement control order. Creative Co. started with (5)__a__prototypes incorporating INTI students’ print designs on them. Costing between RM20 and RM30 per piece, many of these masks are reversible with two different (6) prints __on each side. The students are stil creating more unisex designs that are versatile enough to suit diverse users. (7) These __masks are made of cotton-based fabrics that are breathable. Reusable face masks that have subtle prints or plain colours are the best (8)_for___match with various outfits. The main purpose of creating these reusable fabric face masks was to encourage people to reuse and reduce waste while protecting (9) themselves. With face masks becoming a new essential item, Creative Co. serves as (10) _a platform to celebrate talent and collaboration among students and staff. It also aims to establish meaningful outcomes through art and design. END OF QUESTION PAPER 6 Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA. CONFIDENTIAL