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ENG1003 Communication Skills and Academic Reporting I

Sample Exemption Exam
Duration: 90 mins.
Total Grade: ____ / 100

Answer questions 1-3 according to the paragraph below.

More than 300 million people in the United States now use the Internet, with more than 90% of them also
using e-mail to communicate. With the creation of social media outlets (also known as Web 2.0) at the dawn
of the 21st century, the capacity for sharing information among huge numbers of people with little or no time
lag reached new heights. Increasing use of social media by patients and clinicians creates opportunities as
well as dilemmas for pediatricians, who must recognize the inherent ethical and legal complexity of these
communication platforms and maintain professionalism in all contexts. This clinical report is designed to
assist pediatricians in identifying and navigating ethical issues to harness the opportunities and avoid the
pitfalls of social media. Most experts agree that connectivity should not come at the price of professionalism.
In fact, striking a proper balance may be considered an obligation in ethics, with the goal that social media (to
the extent that it is used) augment in-person care rather than take its place.

Q1. Which noun in the paragraph means “delay, gap”? (2 pts.)

a. augment
b. obligation
c. lag
d. outlet

Q2. Which adjective in the paragraph means “essential, integral”? (2 pts.)

a. inherent
b. ethical
c. proper
d. legal

Q3. Which verb in the paragraph means “take advantage of, benefit from”? (2 pts.)
a. create
b. augment
c. navigate
d. harness

Answer questions 4-6 according to the paragraph below.

Although diet and exercise are still popular ways of improving one's appearance, there are some parts of the
body that cannot change without the help of a cosmetic surgeon. In the past, American women used to spend
weeks repeating words that started with the letter "p" because they wanted to change the shape of their mouths.
Today, a cosmetic surgeon can reshape the nose or lips in a few hours. Rhinoplasty, the reshaping of the nose,
can greatly improve a person's appearance. Its ability to enhance facial harmony and boost self-confidence
makes it a popular choice for many seeking cosmetic surgery. Also, people who cannot lose weight in certain
areas of their bodies through diet and exercise can use liposuction, the surgical removal of body fat, to make
their bodies slimmer. Surprisingly, cosmetic surgery has been used for centuries in China and India. In India
in the sixth century, noses were re-created with plastic surgery after they had been cut off as a punishment.
Today, cosmetic surgery is used in many countries to improve the appearance of people who have been hurt
in fires or in car accidents. It is also used to improve the appearance of children who are born with physical
problems.

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Q4. What does “Its” refer to in the paragraph? (2 pts.)
a. Cosmetic surgeon’s
b. Facial harmony’s
c. A person's appearance’s
d. Rhinoplasty’s

Q5. What does “they” refer to in the paragraph? (2 pts.)

a. centuries
b. noses
c. countries
d. people
Q6. What does “It” refer to in the paragraph? (2 pts.)
a. Liposuction
b. Punishment
c. Cosmetic surgery
d. The appearance of people

Q7. Choose the most appropriate reporting verb to complete the sentence below. (2 pts.)
In the article, science editor Sarah Knapton _______ key information from NASA's Twins Study.
a. presents
b. says
c. claims
d. agrees

Q8. Original Sentence: Technology enables individuals to forge connections with people from different
corners of the globe, share experiences and ideas, and bridge cultural divides, but on the other hand, it has
also introduced a set of challenges including the depersonalization of communication and the subtle but
profound transformation of the very essence of intimacy.
Source: Callon M., Winston, L., & Stirling, F. (2022). Technology and society. Journal of Sociology, 5(7),
100-116.

Decide whether the following sentence is an acceptable paraphrase or an unacceptable patchwriting of

the original sentence above. (2 pts.)
Technology empowers individuals to establish connections with people from different parts of the globe, share
experiences and ideas, and bridge cultural gaps; however, it has also brought about a series of challenges,
including depersonalization of communication and a nuanced but profound alteration in the very essence of
intimacy (Callon et al., 2022).
a. Acceptable paraphrase
b. Unacceptable patchwriting

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Q9. Read the reference information below and choose the correct parenthetical in-text citation
according to APA 7th edition. (4 pts.)
Reference: Singer, S., & Smith, K.A. (2013). Discipline-based education research: Understanding and
improving learning in undergraduate science and engineering. Journal of Engineering Education, 102(4), 468-
471. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20030
a. Engineering education research (EER) has been on the fast track since 2014 with an exponential rise
in the number of Ph.D.s awarded" (Singer and Smith, 2013, p. 470).
b. Engineering education research (EER) has been on the fast track since 2014 with an exponential rise
in the number of Ph.D.s awarded" (Singer& Smith, 2013).
c. Engineering education research (EER) has been on the fast track since 2014 with an exponential rise
in the number of Ph.D.s awarded" (Singer, S. & Smith K.A, 2013, p. 470).
d. Engineering education research (EER) has been on the fast track since 2014 with an exponential rise
in the number of Ph.D.s awarded" (Singer and Smith, 2013).

Q10. Choose the correct narrative in-text citation for the source below in APA style 7th edition. (4 pts.)
Source: Aitchison, F., Murock, H., & Larson, S. (May 18, 2020). The articulate mammal: An introduction to
psycholinguistics (5th ed.). Madrid: Roodlage.
a. According to Aitchison et al. (May 18, 2020), the aim of all psycholinguistics is to find out the
structures and processes that underlie a human’s ability to speak and understand language.
b. According to Aitchison, F., Murock, H., & Larson, S. (2020), the aim of all psycholinguistics is to
find out the structures and processes that underlie a human’s ability to speak and understand language.
c. According to Aitchison et al. (2020), the aim of all psycholinguistics is to find out the structures and
processes that underlie a human’s ability to speak and understand language.
d. According to Aitchison, Murock & Larson (2020), the aim of all psycholinguistics is to find out the
structures and processes that underlie a human’s ability to speak and understand language.

Q11. Read the original statement below and choose the correct paraphrase. (4 pts.)
“The US has had a lot of doubts about immigration for a long time and it has rigorously managed how
immigrants can live and make money in the US.”
Source: Saulender, K. (2011). Immigration in the US. Westview: Boston.
a. According to Saulender (2011), for a long time, the US has had reservations about immigration and it
has severely restricted how foreigners can earn a living and live there.
b. As stated by Saulender (2011), the US has long had deep misgivings about immigration and has tightly
controlled the ability of foreigners to live and work there.
c. Saulender (2011) states that for many years the US has had second thoughts about people immigrating
to the US and has regulated how they can work and live there.
d. As it has been stated by Saulender (2011) because the US has had reservations about immigration for
many years, it has regulated how citizens can work and live there.

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Q12. Read the original statement below and choose the correct paraphrase. (4 pts.)

“Many scholars have documented the challenges of writing in the academy that are seen to be more
pronounced for students whose linguistic and cultural backgrounds differ from those of the majority of
students at English-medium universities.”

Source: Morton, G. (2015). Academic writing in English-medium universities. Journal of Higher Education,
2(3), 112-124.

a. Several researchers have described the challenges of college writing that seem less prominent for
students who share similar linguistic and cultural backgrounds with most students at English-medium
institutions (Morton, 2015).
b. Morton (2015) states that the difficulties associated with college writing which seem to be more
prominent among students with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds than most of their peers
at English-medium institutions have been reported by many researchers.
c. According to Morton (2015), the challenges of writing in the academy have been experienced by many
scholars, and these challenges are seen to be more reflected in students with linguistic backgrounds
different from those of the majority of students at English-medium universities.
d. According to Morton (2015), the challenges of writing in the academy have been documented by many
scholars to be more pronounced for students with different backgrounds at English-medium
universities.

Q13. Choose the correct summary of the paragraph. (4 pts.)

The migration process entails potential exposure to health risks that can affect the physical, mental, and social
well-being of migrants. Therefore, understanding the possible health risks arising through this process is
essential when intending to embark on joint actions to intervene in these determinants and address the public
health aspects of migration. For example, a number of joint policies have been identified by the WHO
Regional Office for Europe and these must be performed with full respect for the principle of non-
discrimination, following a human rights approach. The conditions migrants go through in the countries of
origin and transit, during the journey, in the countries of destination, and during the return process might alter
their health negatively.
Source: World Health Organization. (2016). World health statistics 2016.
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/gho-documents/world-health-statistic-reports/world-heatlth-
statistics-2016.pdf
a. Migrants may face some serious mental health problems associated with the process of migration
(World Health Organization [WHO], 2016).
b. In order to prevent physical and mental health risks during migration, migrants have to obey all the
principles of WHO’s policies (World Health Organization [WHO], 2016).
c. When the physical, mental, and social welfare of migrants are considered, there are possible dangers
associated with the process of migration and collaborative action is essential to alleviate these dangers
(World Health Organization [WHO], 2016).
d. Migrants can try to understand the possible hazardous actions during their migration and act
accordingly in order not to alter their physical health negatively by following the principles set by
WHO (World Health Organization [WHO], 2016).

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Q14. Choose the option that gives the correct order of the body paragraph. (4 pts.)
1. Under these circumstances, it is fair to state that PE is fundamental to learning and could impact other
components of classroom management such as discipline.
2. Physical education lessons (PE) at schools play a crucial role in the acquisition of healthy habits and
higher levels of cognitive ability.
3. Moreover, the same authors state that increased physical activity among children can lead to improved
cognitive function and a greater ability to concentrate, thereby improving academic outcomes.
4. To be more specific, according to Roper and Polasek (2019), these lessons help to develop children’s
motor skills and create overall positive habits and attitudes towards physical activity.
5. To sum up, there is a close relationship between PE and academic success, which is why educators are
required to allocate more hours for physical education lessons.
6. Castro et al. (2018) state that currently, in EU Member States, most schools include an average of two
hours of PE lessons per week, which aims to provide an opportunity for students to acquire a
substantial amount of daily physical activities.
a. 2-4-3-6-5-1
b. 6-4-2-5-3-1
c. 6-1-3-2-4-5
d. 2-6-4-3-1-5

WRITING PART _____/60 pts.

NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF ADDICTIVE USE OF THE INTERNET

By Dr. Kimberly S. Young 1999

(para. 1) As recent studies demonstrate, marriages appear to be the most affected as Internet use
interferes with responsibilities and obligations at home. That means it is typically the spouse
who takes on these neglected chores and often feels isolated. Addicted online users tend to use
the Internet as an excuse to avoid needed but reluctantly performed daily chores such as doing
the laundry, cutting the lawn, or going grocery shopping. Those mundane tasks are ignored as
well as important activities such as caring for children. For example, one mother forgot such
things as to pick up her children after school, to make them dinner, and to put them to bed
because she became so absorbed in her Internet.

(para. 2) The results given by lawyers have reported an obvious rise in divorce cases due to excessive
internet use between couples. Individuals may form online relationships which over time will
eclipse time spent with real-life people. The addicted spouse will isolate himself or herself
socially and refuse to engage in once-enjoyed events by the couple such as going out to dinner,
attending community or sports outings, or traveling, and prefer the company of online
companions. The ability to carry out romantic and sexual relationships online further
deteriorates the stability of real-life couples. The patient will continue to emotionally and
socially withdraw from the marriage, exerting more effort to maintain recently discovered
online “lovers”.

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Complete the paragraph below by summarizing the first paragraph and paraphrasing the underlined
sentence in the second paragraph. Do not forget to cite the source.

Internet addiction brings negative consequences to marital relationships. …………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………

It can be inferred that internet-addicted spouses spend less time with people in their lives in exchange for
solitary time in front of a computer, which harms the essence of their marital relationship. To conclude,
excessive or addictive use of the Internet results in serious familial problems.

SAMPLE ENG1003 EXEMPTION EXAM ANSWER KEY:

1. C 4.D 7. A 10. C 13. C

2. A 5.B 8. B 11. B 14. D

3. D 6.C 9. B 12. B

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