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20231029 Tech.english-sem 1-q Set 1-2023 (1) Baru
20231029 Tech.english-sem 1-q Set 1-2023 (1) Baru
SUBJEK UMUM
TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1
(TE1091)
SEMESTER 1
MASA:
DUA JAM
(2 JAM)
ARAHAN
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SECTION A: (OBJECTIVE - 40%)
LE 1: SPEAKING SKILLS
A. Memo.
B. Message.
C. Multimedia.
D. Multipurpose.
A. Meeting.
B. Interview.
C. Radio programme.
D. Telephone conversations.
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Figure 2
A. Noise.
B. Attitude.
C. Channel.
D. Feedback.
4. Given below are the instances of written word communication. Which is NOT
A. Speech.
B. Notices.
C. Leaflets.
D. Agendas.
multimedia?
A. Intranet.
B. Posture.
C. Cassettes.
D. CD-ROMs.
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Figure 3
A. Presentation skills.
B. Barriers in communication.
D. Introduction to communication.
A. Poor eyesight.
B. Poor management.
C. Misunderstood messages.
A. Tension.
B. Message.
C. Audience.
D. Impediments.
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A. Standing stiffly.
10. Among the list below, which is not a good suggestion during a presentation?
A. Relax.
B. Apologize.
C. Feel confident.
LE 2: WRITING SKILLS
A. Show off.
A. Acronym.
B. Apocope.
C. Syndicate.
D. Portmanteau.
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13. Irfan is doing his Master of Science. What is the abbreviation for the
underlined words?
A. msc
B. ScM
C. M.Sc.
D. MOS
14. Which of the below is not the benefit of using graphic organizers?
A. Brainstorming.
15. Which floor would you go to if you wish to buy sheets and covers for
mattress and pillows?
A. Groceries.
B. Men’s fashion.
C. Ladies’ fashion.
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Dell Computers, Penang
Free computer classes for adults!
Don’t feel left out for not having mastered computer skills. Here is your chance!
As part of our good corporate citizenship campaign, we are conducting weekly
computer classes for adults who are lacking in computer skills and IT at the
Bayan Lepas Community College every Saturday (except public holidays) from
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please contact Malik at 04-6689902 for details.
16. From the notice above, we know that the classes are?
A. Held monthly.
B. Part of a campaign.
17. According to the excerpt, where will the ban on polystyrene containers
B. On Monday 25 April.
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18. Among the list below, which one is NOT the importance of note taking?
A. Easy to study.
B. Improve recall.
C. Lead to stress.
D. Easy to remember.
A. Examples.
B. Verbal clues.
C. Invalid information.
20. From the following, which one is NOT a tip for note taking?
A. Skip lines.
B. Use labels.
C. Paraphrase.
LE 3: LISTENING SKILLS
21. Which of the statements below is NOT TRUE about Listening to Take
Notes guidelines?
A. Be attentive.
B. Be emotionally ready.
C. Listen with a purpose.
D. Let your mind wander.
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“A listener not only empathizing with the speaker, but also help the speaker
understand, change or develop in some way”.
A. Empathetic listening.
B. Relationship listening.
C. Appreciative listening.
D. Therapeutic listening.
‘People hear only what they want to hear. They misinterpret what others are
saying based on the stereotypes.
A. Biased listening.
B. Dialogic listening.
C. Evaluative listening.
D. Discriminative listening.
saying.
D. Listeners need to get the whole picture, not just isolated bits and
pieces.
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25. From the list below, which signal words indicates cause and effect?
26. Transition or signal word that is being used in the above sentence is?
A. Addition.
B. Contrast.
C. Illustration.
27. Among the list below, which signal words indicates compare and contrast?
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Question 28-30: Read the conversation below and choose the best meaning
from the options A, B, C and D to each of the expression underlined in the
conversation.
Father: Amir, I think it is important that you give your mother a helping
hand (28) with the housework. You know that ever since your sister
left for college, your mother doesn’t have anyone to help her.
Amir: I understand that, dad. But I have my hands full with schoolwork.
Father: I know, son. But you can handle light (29) duties, can’t you?
Amir: I suppose so. All right, dad. I’ll help out from time to time (30).
29. light
A. easy.
B. not dark.
C. not bright.
D. responsible.
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A. one time.
B. every time.
D. sometimes.
LE 4: READING SKILLS
31. The Pie Chart 1 shows the three important reading styles. What is Z?
A. Study Reading.
B. Normal Reading.
C. Specific Reading.
D. Comprehension Reading.
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32. Which is the best style to read catalogue to see what’s on offer?
A. Scanning.
B. Skimming.
C. Study Reading.
D. Specific Reading.
33. Which of the following is TRUE about study reading style used by flexible
readers?
comprehension.
B. Study reading style is used to read at a rate that is faster than your
D. Study reading style require you to read material more than once
A. main.
B. similar.
C. positive.
D. opposite.
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A. direct.
B. anger.
C. boast.
D. support.
After you put in new batteries and the warning light remains on,
check the connections.
A. blinks.
B. flickers.
C. stays on.
D. goes out.
A. find.
B. lose.
C. ignore.
D. answer.
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REMINDER
Thank you
OYO Hotel management
A. The public.
B. Hotel guests.
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SUBJEK UMUM
TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1
(TE 1091)
SEMESTER 1
Nama Pelajar
No. NDP
Kursus
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SECTION B: (SUBJECTIVE – 60%)
LE 1: SPEAKING SKILLS
QUESTION 1
Part A: Fill in the blanks with a suitable Communication Method from the box
below.
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(10 marks)
(5 marks)
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LE 1: SPEAKING SKILLS
QUESTION 2
Part A: Read the dialogues and underline the most appropriate options to
complete the dialogues.
Waiter : Good evening. Welcome to Steak and Fish Restaurant. How can I
help you today?
Customer : A (table/chair/window) (1) for two please.
Waiter : (I don’t know/certainly/Good Bye) (2). Just here, sir.
Customer : Could we sit by the window?
Waiter : I'm sorry. The window tables are all (eaten/read/reserved) (3).
Waiter : Are you ready to (order/drink/jump) (4), sir?
Customer : Yes. My wife would like to have the mushroom soup and I would like
a potato salad.
Waiter : One (tomato soup/cream of mushroom soup/apple) (5) and one
(prawn cocktail/potato salad/orange) (6). What would you like for
main course?
Customer : I'll have grilled salmon and my wife would (taste/look/like) (7)
seafood spaghetti.
Waiter : I'm afraid grilled salmon is not available.
Customer : Oh dear. What do you (eat/recommend/say) (8)?
Waiter : The steak pie is very (bad/good/nothing) (9).
Customer : OK I'll have that.
Waiter : Would you like anything to drink?
Customer : Yes, (a bottle of apple juice/chicken soup/dessert) (10), please.
(10 marks)
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(5 marks)
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LE 2: WRITING SKILLS
QUESTION 3
Part A: Write down the original word from the abbreviations given.
1) ASAP
2) schl
3) MVP
4) otw
5) Capt.
(5 marks)
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WORD ABBREVIATION
1. Bachelor of Science
3. Professor
4. Grams
5. Ante Meridiem
6. Do It Yourself
7. Library
8. Corporation
9. Cash On Delivery
(10 marks)
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LE 2: WRITING SKILLS
QUESTION 4
Part A: Read the following poster and complete the following table.
Other Attractions
- Free passport holders for the first 100 customers Receive a free
- Spend above RM1500 and enjoy 20% discounts trolley bag for
booking made on
Sponsors: the first day of the
fair
Dream Holidays Universal Airways
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1. __________________________________
Sponsored by
2. __________________________________
Organiser 3. __________________________________
Attractive offers 4.
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
5.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Venue 6. __________________________________
Cheapest trip
8. __________________________________
Free gift on
booking made on 9. __________________________________
14 March
Best destination
for teddy bear 10. _________________________________
lovers
(10 marks)
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WORD MEANING
1. Folk a) Enjoy
2. Hospitality b) Trip
3. Indulge c) Unusual
4. Tour d) People
5. Unique e) Welcome
(5 marks)
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LE 3: LISTENING SKILLS
QUESTION 5
Part A: Fill in the blanks with the most suitable signal words from the
words in brackets.
4. Eating well will help you live a healthier life. ____________ (Moreover /
As a result), exercising every day is also highly recommended.
(5 marks)
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Part B: Fill in the blanks with suitable signal words from the box below.
4. The house was very expensive, ___________________ I could not buy it.
5. She kept the old photos for sentimental reasons _________________ she
knew she would never see him again.
10. Awang is poor, ______________, he does not resort to begging for his living.
(10 marks)
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LE 4: READING SKILLS
QUESTION 6
Part A: Read the passage below and answer the following questions.
Smoking is when you inhale and exhale the smoke of burning tobacco that is
mostly used in three forms which are cigarettes, pipes and cigars. A lot of people
pressure. Smoking has bad effects to the smokers themselves as well as the people
around them.
nicotine, and carcinogens. Carbon monoxide will reduce the oxygen amount in the
blood. Meanwhile, nicotine contained in cigarette smoke reduces the activity of the
brain and nervous system. It also raises the risk of high blood pressure. Nicotine
causes the contraction of blood vessels and decrease of blood supply. This
the mouth, larynx and lungs. Public should be aware about the danger of smoking
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1. What is smoking?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
i) _______________________________________________________
ii) _______________________________________________________
iii) _______________________________________________________
(3 marks)
i) ___________________________________________________________
ii) ___________________________________________________________
iii) ___________________________________________________________
(3 marks)
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PART B: Match the words in Column A with the correct definitions in Column B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
c) harmful
3) toxic
5) danger e) risk
(5 marks)
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