Rivera, Mark Jay M.

BSE-BIÑAN
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English Proficiency (Prelim Exam) I-True or False. Direction; Read the ssentence properly, write
TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise FALSE. 
TRUE 1. English is the most prominent and most spoken language in every place you go. It is
also the main language used in business, commerce, entertainment and education. 
FALSE 2. French was the lingua franca of Literature and Diplomacy during the 18th and 19th
centuries, and is still prevalent language in parts of Europe and Africa. 
TRUE 3. English Proficiency refers to the student's ability to use and understand English
language to make and communicate meaning in spoken and written contexts.
TRUE 4. The word proficiency means the level of competence or expertise you can achieve for
a specific skill or ability. It also means having  excellent knowledge, and experience in specific
area.
TRUE 5. Speaking skills help you deliver information in such a way that the listener can easily
understand what you are saying.
TRUE 6. Accent neutralization is the process of understanding subtle regional differences in the
way a language is spoken.
TRUE 7. Intonation is the rising and falling of voice in speaking.
TRUE 8. English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England,
and is now a global lingua franca. 
TRUE 9. William the Conqueror , Duke of Normandy led the Norman conquest of England in
1066.
TRUE 10. Commonwealth is an association consisting of the UK, together with the states that
were previously part of British colonies.
TRUE 11. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in the history of Britain.
TRUE 12. Autonomy means a ' self governing state'.
TRUE 13. England is conquered in 1066 by French-speaking Normans, and french became the
court language, and official language of England.
FALSE 14. The west  Germanic dialects called the  Angles, Saxons, and Jutes were so similar,
and over time it developed into what we call Old English. 
TRUE 15. Monarchy refers to kingdom, ruled by kings and queens. A sovereign state. 

II- Essay: (Your answer should not be too short, nor too long). (10 pts .)1. What is the meaning
of speech technique?

 the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words. : exchange of spoken

words : conversation. : something that is spoken, utterance.

 Examples of speech technique:

 Consider Your Speech a Performance.

 Harness the Power of Eye Contact. ...
 Let Go of the Lectern. ...
 Pay Attention to Your Posture. ...
  Spice Up Your Speech with Stories. ...
 Vary Your Speaking Cadence.

 2. Explain why it is important to study English Proficiency subject?  

 Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational

company within your home country or for finding work abroad. It's also the language of
international communication, the media and the internet, so learning English is important
for socialising and entertainment as well as work!

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