CONFIDENTIAL LG/JAN 2023/ELC151/150 (SET 2)

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE : INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS II

COURSE CODE : ELC151
ASSESSMENT : READING TEST
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of three (3) parts: PART A : 2 Questions

PART B : 1 Question
PART C : 2 Questions

2. Answer ALL questions from all parts in the Question Paper.

3. Fill in the details below:

UiTM STUDENT CARD NO Nur Izzah Atira

: _____________________________________

PROGRAMME/CODE AC110
: _____________________________________

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PART : _____________________________________

MAC1102B
ENGLISH LANGUAGE GROUP : _____________________________________

NAME OF LECTURER Madam Anaztasia

: _____________________________________

4 You are allowed to refer to a print English-English dictionary.

5 Please check to make sure that this test pack consists of:

i) the Question Paper.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This test paper consists of 12 printed pages

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PART A: READING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)

Read the passage below and answer all the questions that follow.

Tempeh: Beyond a Versatile Superfood

I Tempeh, pronounced "tem-pay," is a cultured soy-based protein that is

regarded as a nutrient-packed superfood. Back in the 1940s, tempeh was
associated with poverty by President Soekarno of Indonesia in one of his
speeches to the nation. This resulted in tempeh being looked down upon by
the Indonesian upper class and its popularity declined. However, the 5
introduction of tempeh in Western countries has revived its popularity in the
following decades and is considered as the pride of Indonesia. Despite the
tedious process of producing it, tempeh is rich with nutrition and is a great
addition to any meal.

II Tempeh owes its unique flavour to a long and demanding process in producing 10
it. First, soybeans are washed, brought to a boil, soaked overnight, hulled,
cooked for 45 minutes to 1 hour, drained, and cooled. Then, they are mixed
with a fungus known as Rhizopus Oligosporus, commonly known as ‘ragi’
tempeh. Next, the mixture is typically wrapped in banana leaves or plastic bags
and fermented for 24 to 48 hours. During fermentation, the beans bind together 15
with mushroom mycelium that grows from the starter fungus and become a
dense, smooth network of fibres that transform the tempeh into a firm and solid
cake. Thus, the lengthy tempeh-making process has made tempeh a food that
is unique and highly nutritious.

III Tempeh is recognised as one of the superfoods in the culinary world. It is the 20
world’s richest plant-based source of vitamin B12 and is a complete source of
protein. Tempeh is sometimes used as an alternative to meat among
vegetarians because it is rich in fibre, iron, and essential amino acids. These
nutrients are also highly digestible compared to nutrients in other soy-based
products because the fermentation process enables nutrients in tempeh to 25
become more soluble. This aids the process of nutrient absorption in the body
without producing much gas in the stomach. In addition, tempeh is low in

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saturated fat, making it an ideal meal for those who are concerned about their
cholesterol level. Hence, the status of tempeh as a superfood is undeniable.

IV Aside from being nutritious, tempeh has its winning points in terms of taste as 30
well. Tempeh is mildly savoury with a nutty, earthy flavour that is often
described as similar to meat and mushrooms much to the delight of meat lovers
and vegetarians alike. The structure and water content of tempeh make it a
neutral base, allowing it to act like a sponge, absorbing flavours from other
ingredients during the cooking process. Therefore, tempeh can be prepared in 35
different cooking ways such as deep-fried, pan-fried, battered, stir-fried, grilled,
steamed, boiled, and simmered. The numerous ways of preparing this dish
make tempeh a versatile ingredient.

V To date, tempeh can be found in recipes across multiple cuisines and food
cultures. From the most sophisticated fine-dining restaurants to the humble 40
stalls by the roadside have used tempeh as a staple in their menu. Tempeh
has definitely won the hearts of many food lovers because of its flavour and
health benefits. This cultured soy-based protein is gradually gaining the
recognition and fame it deserves in the culinary world.

Retrieved and adapted from

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/all-about-tempeh

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QUESTION 1 (11 MARKS)

a) What do the following words and phrases in the passage refer to?
i) The nation (line 4) Indonesia
: _______________________________
ii) they (line 12) soybeans
: _______________________________
iii) These nutrients (line 23-24) fibre,iron and essential amino acids
: _______________________________
iv) Its (line 30) taste
: _______________________________
(4 marks)

b) Describe how tempeh is formed into a solid state.

___________________________________________________________________
During fermentation, the beans bind together with mushroom mycelium that grows from
the starter fungus and become a dense, smooth network of fibres that transform
___________________________________________________________________
the tempeh into a firm and solid cake.
(1 mark)

c) What is the topic sentence of Paragraph III?

Tempeh is recognised as one of the superfoods in the culinary world.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

d) According to Paragraph IV, why is tempeh considered a versatile ingredient?

Because of the numerous ways of preparing this dish
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

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e) Read the statements below carefully. Write ‘T’ if the statement is TRUE and ‘F’ if it is
FALSE.

i) President Soekarno of Indonesia has brought back the popularity of F

tempeh in Indonesia.

ii) Tempeh is easily digestible due to its high nutritional value.

T

iii) Tempeh is described to have a similar taste to meat. T

iv) The structure and water content of tempeh make it easy to remove the
F
flavour from other ingredients.

(4 marks)

QUESTION 2 (4 MARKS)

a) Explain the following statement:

“Tempeh has definitely won the hearts of many food lovers because of its flavour and
health benefits.” (lines 41-43).
Many people loves to eat tempeh because it is tasty and can give benefits to our health.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

b) In your opinion, would you include tempeh in your grocery shopping list? Provide one
(1) reason to support your answer.
____________________________________________________________________
Yes,i will provide tempeh in my greocery shopping list because it is easy to make and
it is good to my health since it is rich of nutrients.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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PART B: INTERPRETING VISUAL (5 MARKS)

Study the following visual and answer the questions that follow.

International Students’ Preferred Fields of Study in Malaysia (2021 – 2022)

Adapted from
https://educationmalaysia.gov.my

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QUESTION 1 (5 MARKS)

a) What does the visual describe?

It shows the percentage of internation students' preferred fields of study in Malaysia.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

b) Which field of study is the least preferred by international students in 2021?

Agriculture
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

c) State two (2) fields of study that demonstrate a downward trend from 2021 to 2022?
Engineering
i) ___________________________________________________________________
Agriculture
ii) ___________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

d) In your opinion, provide one (1) reason why social sciences and business studies are
the most favoured by the international students?
_____________________________________________________________________
Because most of the international students loves to do business and decided to pursue
their studied in social sciences and business
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

e) Suggest one (1) way to encourage students to pursue agriculture in higher education
institutions.
_____________________________________________________________________
Organize seminars or programme that specifically focused on agriculture by invite
professionals from the industry to share their experiences and success stories
_____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

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PART C: READING COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)

Read the passage below and answer all the questions that follow.

Challenges of TikTok Influencers

I TikTok is a creative and trend-driven social media application for creating,

sharing and watching short video clips. Since its launch in 2017, it is reported
that TikTok has gathered a staggering 689 million monthly users. TikTok users
with at least 1,000 followers or subscribers and have accumulated more than
4,000 “valid public watch” hours in the last 12 months are recognised as TikTok 5
influencers. These influencers are those who have a more extensive reach to
followers and whose short videos have earned them an online fan base. They
can make earnings from various profit streams such as sponsorships, brand
deals and product sales. In 2021, the top five TikTok influencers earned
between $5 million to about $20 million. This has inspired many individuals to 10
become TikTok influencers and currently, there are 3.1 million influencers on
TikTok. Despite lucrative earnings, the journey as TikTok influencers is not
always smooth sailing.

II TikTok developed a patented algorithm to help its video content to swiftly go

viral and ensure high levels of user engagement. In other words, it is a system 15
that determines which videos one would be interested in seeing. This algorithm
considers several factors to determine which videos to be displayed to users on
their For You page (FYP) based on their individual preferences. The first factor
is user interaction which comprises video likes, shares, accounts followed,
comments posted and content created. Another factor considered by this 20
algorithm is the video information such as hashtags, audios and captions to
identify keywords to certain content. As subject matter is significant in the
TikTok algorithm, it is important for TikTok influencers to consistently create
their content in a relevant niche or topic of interest. The more videos created in
their niche, the better chances these videos have to be shown on the FYP 25
pages of the right users. So, it is crucial for influencers to first decide on a niche
to focus on which allows influencers to access the existing community and
boost their content visibility with the right audience. For content creators, this

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step may be a bit overwhelming as there are so many options of niches to

choose from. 30

III The effort to produce content can lead to burnout among TikTok influencers.
They are encouraged to upload videos at least 1 to 3 times every day. Although
the average TikTok videos are less than one-minute-long, producing attractive
content portfolio that helps boost user engagement is a complex process. It
takes a significant amount of time and effort to create aesthetic and interactive 35
videos. Influencers feel the need to upload videos frequently as they fear their
popularity will decline. This contributes to burnout. In fact, various influencers
have articulated their intention to quit TikTok. One of the most prominent
influencers on TikTok with over 136.8 million followers, Charli D'Amelio, who is
only 17 years old, stated that the burnout has made her lose creativity and 40
interest in TikTok.

IV Content theft is another important issue that troubles many TikTok influencers.
Although creative freedom is given to all influencers, some may resort to
replicating and reusing content without gaining rightful permission and crediting
the source. The awareness of content theft among influencers is still relatively 45
low as not many cases have been reported. Vipasha Malhotra, a Delhi-based
musician and stand-up comedian, explains that her audio clips were circulated
by TikTok users and influencers outside India without her knowing. Therefore,
stricter policies on content theft need to be implemented in order to safeguard
the influencers’ rights and encourage influencers to be responsible when 50
producing content.

V Influencers put their personal life and identity into the spotlight while promoting
a brand on TikTok. This could compromise their security as many influencers
tend to overlook the safety of their private data when they share their personal
lives to their followers. This action may put themselves in danger when their 55
personal information reaches stalkers. Despite using an alias, stalkers can
easily dig up more sensitive information on the influencers as their face is
revealed on TikTok profile pictures. This jeopardises their privacy. Although

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certain countermeasures can be adopted to minimise data violation, security

risks are acknowledged to be a real threat to influencers. 60

VI In conclusion, TikTok is a platform that offers exciting opportunities for

influencers to produce content that inspires people to do good. However, there
are challenges that may demotivate influencers from maintaining their
engagement with their followers. Therefore, influencers must be equipped with
the necessary knowledge and mental strength to successfully manage this 65
social media platform.

Retrieved and adapted from

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbyhoyt/2022/05/11/the-benefits-and-
dangers-of-becoming-a-tiktok-influencer/?sh=bbfade1735de and
https://www.makeuseof.com/dangers-of-being-influencer

QUESTION 1 (10 MARKS)

a) Provide a word or phrase that is synonymous with each of the following words as used

in the passage.

i) inspired (line 10) influenced

:_________________________________________
ii) swiftly (line 14) patented algorithm
:_________________________________________
iii) prominent (line 38) extraordinary
:_________________________________________
iv) safeguard (line 49) protect
:_________________________________________
(4 marks)

b) What aspires TikTok users to be recognised as influencers?

At least 1000 followers or subscribers
i) ____________________________________________________________________
Have accumulated more than 4000 "valid public watch" hours in the last 12 months
ii) ____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

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c) Based on the passage, provide two (2) main factors considered by TikTok in deciding
which videos to show on users’ For You page (FYP).
-User interaction which comprises video likes,shares,accounts followed,comments posted and content
______________________________________________________________________
created.
______________________________________________________________________
-The video information such as hashtags,audios, and captions to identify keywords (2
to marks)
certain contents

d) What is the main idea for Paragraph V?

The lack of privacy of TikTok influencers since they put themselves into the spotlight.
______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

e) Explain the following statement:

‘Influencers feel the need to upload content frequently as they fear their popularity will
decline.’ (lines 36-37)
The TikTok influencer need to always upload anything of their content so that people will always watched
______________________________________________________________________
the content and ir can keep entertained them.
______________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

QUESTION 2 (10 MARKS)

a) State whether the following statements are a Fact (F) or an Opinion (O).
i) Since its launch in 2017, it is reported that TikTok has gathered a F
staggering 689 million monthly users (lines 2-3).
ii) It takes a significant amount of time and effort to create aesthetic and
O
interactive videos (lines 34-36).
iii) The awareness of content theft among influencers is still relatively
O
low as not many content theft cases have been reported (lines 45-
46).
iv) Despite using an alias, stalkers can easily dig up more sensitive
F
information on the influencers as their face is revealed on TikTok
profile picture (lines 56-58).
(4 marks)

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b) ‘Although’ in line 43 links two (2) ideas. What are the ideas?
Creative freedom is given to all influencers
i) __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
some may resort to replicating and reusing content without gaining rightful permission
ii) __________________________________________________________________
and crediting the source.
__________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

c) Which of the following options best describes the tone of the article?
i) Humorous
ii) Critical
iii) Optimistic
iv) Pessimistic
(1 mark)

d) What is the main purpose of this article?

i) To instruct
ii) To educate
iii) To entertain
iv) To persuade
(1 mark)

e) In your opinion, do you think becoming a full-time TikTok influencer is a stable source
of income? Provide one (1) reason to support your answer.
No because TikTok's popularity and algorithms are always changing and it can causes
_____________________________________________________________________
fluctuations in your reach,engagement and follower count due to shifts in trends,algorithm
_____________________________________________________________________
updates and so on.
(2 marks)

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