ENGL2112 READING AND WRITING SKILLS

1. Forest fires destroy more forests that are used for making pulp and paper.

In the sentence above, the word "pulp" refers to ---.

Select one:

a. a crop that farmers grow

b. a type of field

c. a beginning

d. a kind of paper

2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate transition word. Choose from the given set of words below.

Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations.
__________, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer
nations in such areas.

Select one:

a. Despite

b. With this in mind

c. Because of

d. However

e. Since

3. This is a strategy during pre-writing stage that is also known as listing.

Select one:

a. clustering

b. free writing

c. brainstorming
d. mind mapping

4. The text does not have a meaning by itself.

Select one:

a. True

b. False

5. This stage in the writing process narrows your topic into the most important and relevant.

Select one:

a. Revising

b. Organizing

c. Pre-writing

d. Writing

e. Editing

6. Read the given paragraph below:

Differences Between Tokyo and Kyoto

In recent decades, the title of one of the most popular cultures worldwide should be definitely given to
Japan. Millions of people all over the world study the Japanese language, watch dorama (dramatic TV
series on all kinds of topics) or animation, read and write haiku, and make pen pals with Japanese
people. Countless people buy tickets and fly to the country of the rising sun to see its wonders with their
own eyes.

Among the most popular destinations—mostly because these city names are most known to the
western public—are Tokyo and Kyoto. And perhaps for an inexperienced traveler, there is a dilemma:
where to go? Mostly, people know that Tokyo is a mega city of the future, and Kyoto has more to do
with ancient culture, traditions, and so on. Basically it is true, but at the same time, there also exist more
subtle differences one should consider when choosing their destination point in Japan.

The first of them is prices. Tokyo is expensive—as you might expect from the capital of the most
urbanized country in the world (the prices below are listed in Japanese yen: 1 USD approximately equals
100 yen). So, to grab some inexpensive snack in Tokyo would cost around 850 yen. Having a three-
course meal for two people in a mid-range restaurant, in case you travel with your spouse, will cost you
5,230 yen. A one-way ticket on Tokyo transport costs you 190 yen, and renting one room apartment
outside of the city center costs 77,853 yen (and this is probably a weekly price). Just do not expect this
apartment to be big and cozy; most likely it will be tiny, with basic utilities, and with no central heating
(actually, there is no such thing in Japan at all—everyone warms their house up on their own). If you
think of buying an apartment in Tokyo, forget it—one square meter of a room outside of the city center
is around 1 million yen (double the price if you want to live closer to the city center).

Kyoto is not much cheaper. Although dining in a restaurant is cheaper—only 4,000 yen for two persons
in a mid-range restaurant—transportation costs are surprisingly higher: 235 yen for a ride (however, if
you want to purchase a monthly pass, it is cheaper to do in Kyoto rather than in Tokyo: 8,410 yen
compared to 10,000 yen). If you think you can save some money buying food in a market, you are
correct only in particulars: some products in Japan cost a lot of money no matter where you buy them.
For example, white rice costs 850 yen for 1 kg in Kyoto (453 yen in Tokyo). White bread, tomatoes,
chicken breasts, and especially cheese—these are the most expensive products both in Kyoto and in
Tokyo. Speaking of accommodation, renting or buying an apartment in Kyoto is much cheaper: for a one
room apartment outside of Kyoto’s center, you must pay 48,000 yen to rent, or 300,000 yen per square
meter if you want to buy it (Numbeo.com).

Tokyo is great to visit if you enjoy hustle and bustle, if you want to feel the heartbeat of a mega-city,
dive into its life, and experience all those crazy things people in the West usually tell about Japan. Be
prepared for the overcrowded subway— and “overcrowded” is a gentle way to put it; in fact, you can
take a 60-minute ride in the subway, and your feet will not even touch the floor, because you will be
squeezed between other people so tight that you can even take a nap in this position. Kyoto, on the
other hand, is good to visit for all those who feel inspired by traditional Japanese culture: haiku, hanami,
court customs, the No theater, and so on. In Kyoto, you will not see amazing skyscrapers, over 280
subway stations, and the craziness of the famous Shibuya crossing; instead, get prepared for temples,
tea houses, museums: all things antique and authentic. But, if you want modernity, go to Tokyo, and you
will not feel disappointed—this city already lives in the future (Go Overseas).
It is difficult to say which city is better for an inexperienced tourist to visit, Tokyo or Kyoto. Kyoto is
cheaper, especially in terms of renting an apartment, and is more suitable for those looking for the old
Japanese culture weaved into sophisticated palaces made during Heian-jidai. Tokyo, on the contrary, is
an enormous metropolis, with crazy prices, crazy transportation, crazy everything. The atmospheres are
different, but both of the cities will make you awed, so if you have a chance, you should definitely visit
them.

The correct answer is: Kyoto

7. Type TRUE if the given statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

Output is important, but an effective written work is still valued.

The correct answer is: True

8. This is the last stage of the writing process.

Select one:

a. Researching the article

b. Writing the first draft

c. Editing the draft

d. Publishing the article

9. What does the 'Controlling Idea' do?

Select one:

a. controls the paragraph

b. ends the paragraph

c. tells the reader what the topic is

d. tells what the paragraph will say about the paragraph

10. What is another name for the body sentences?

a. supporting sentences

b. conclusion

c. paragraph

d. topic sentence

11. Which of the following words does not signal a statement of opinion?

Select one:

a. probably

b. according to

c. think

d. believe

e. Maybe

12. This builds relationships and connections among social meanings. What is being described?

Select one:

a. Hypertext

b. Intertext

c. Context

13. Pre-writing requires an ____ mind.

The correct answer is: open

14. Type TRUE if the given statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.
Descriptive paragraphs may or may not appeal to the five senses of the readers .

The correct answer is: False

15. Type TRUE if the given statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

It's best to think of different topics and discover various points of focus so you can keep your options
open before writing.

The correct answer is: False

16. In the analysis of a written text, in what element does the following question fall?

How does this contribute to the variety of texts done discussing the same topic?

Select one:

a. Research/Sources

b. Author/s

c. Style

d. Proof/Evidence

e. Topic and Position

17. _____refers to the technique that suggest hints on future events in a story.

The correct answer is: Foreshadowing

18. Outlining is commonly done before any actual writing.

Select one:

True

False

19. Which of the following is not a transition word?

a. in addition

b. first

c. firstly

d. true

20. This is a strategy under pre-writing method where the writer keeps on writing with single focus
without minding about technical errors.

Select one:

a. quoting

b. clustering

c. paraphrasing

d. free writing

21. Everything is TRUE about writing critically except one.

Select one:

a. The writer uses the title as a hint of what the discussion will be all about.

b. The writer rewrites something to suit his personality.

c. The writer reads the text slowly or uses close reading.

d. The author designs texts for specific audience.

22. Which of the following questions is not beneficial in exploring your topic?

Select one:

a. When is the issue most apparent?

b. Why is it an issue or problem at all?

c. At what place is the cause or effect of the problem most visible?

23. Identify the topic sentence in the following paragraph:

(A) Gone with the Wind is not just Scarlett O’Hara’s story; it is also the story of another remarkable
woman, Melanie Wilkes. (B) The author describes Melanie as having “the face” of a sheltered child who
had never known anything but simplicity and kindness, truth and love, a child who had never looked
upon harshness or evil, and would not have recognized them if she saw them.” (C) Strangely enough, the
qualities that weakened Melanie in Scarlett’s eyes—loyalty, naivete, and simplicity—actually proved to
make Melanie a strong person.

Select one:

a. C

b. A and B

c. B

d. A and C

e. A

f. B and C

24. This is also known as "interactive multimedia."

Select one:

a. Intertext

b. Hypertext

c. Context

25. This refers to the logical transition of one sentence or paragraph to another

The correct answer is: consistency

26. Read the following jumbled paragraph and answer the succeeding question:
(A) For the first time however, the waters of Laguna de Bay are serving a new and different purpose. (B)
Today, these lands can be planted to palay during off-season. (C) They are being harnessed to water rice
field along the shores which are idle during the dry season. (D) Fish abound in its waters and its shores
have been favorable breeding ground for ducks. (E) Laguna de Bay has, for centuries, been a major
source of livelihood for people living along its shores.

Which is the most fitting 4th sentence for the given paragraph?

Select one:

a. C

b. D

c. A

d. E

e. B

27. What are the two parts of a topic sentence?

Select one:

a. body, conclusion

b. topic, conclusion

c. conclusion, controlling idea

d. topic, controlling idea

28. Type TRUE if the given statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

The final draft does not require editing or revising.

The correct answer is: False

29. In the analysis of this, even the way pictures are selected is scrutinized. What is being described?

Select one:
a. Hypertext

b. Intertext

c. Context

30. In writing a text, these two elements must be present: content and _____

The correct answer is: form