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GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

ENGLISH UNIT
DEC 2015
Type of
assessment
Name

QUIZ- 10%

Matric No.

Cours
e

DUE 1012

Class

SECTION A (6 MARKS)
QUESTIONS 1-4
INSTRUCTION
Read the passage and answer the following questions

Using an English/English Dictionary


Today's English learner has a wide choice of dictionaries in which to choose
from. There are dictionaries with American English, with British English, with
idioms or slang, and even with pictures. One of the most popular dictionaries I
have seen among many students is talking electronic dictionaries. All you have
to do is type in a word in your language and you can see it and hear it in
English. That's great, right? Well, I think it's great, too... but only sometimes.
Bilingual electronic dictionaries are fast and easy. They can be great when you
are traveling and need information quickly. But I am against electronic
dictionaries and even bilingual paper dictionaries in many cases. Let me
explain...
When you reach an intermediate level of English you know enough of the
language to ask the meaning of certain things while using English. Translating
between languages in your head takes time. You should be translating as little
as possible and you should be thinking in English as much as possible. I
strongly recommend that intermediate and advanced students use an
English-English dictionary made especially for your understanding. For
example, Longman has a good dictionary for students. Other companies do,
too.
I also feel that paper (book) dictionaries are better for studying than electronic
dictionaries. True, they take longer to use. But, for some reason, the
information you look up seems to stay in your head longer. It may be because
you were forced to spell the word in your head and therefore "see it" more

1. Which of the following is the most popular dictionary among students?


A. Picture Dictionary
B. Electronic Dictionary
C. British English Dictionary
2. All of the following are the reasons on why electronic dictionary is popular,
EXCEPT
A. It can help you during travelling
B. It can help you to find the words faster
C. It will help you understand the words better
3. a) Electronic dictionaries are more popular than paper (book) dictionaries
A. True
B. False
b) Reason: _______________________________________________
4. Students with intermediate level of English already have enough vocabulary to
speak English
A. True
B. False

Good English, well-spoken and well written, will open


more doors than a college degree. Bad English will slam
doors you didnt even know existed
5. The quote above shows the importance of English language nowadays. In your
~ William
Raspberry
~
opinion, how can ones improve their English language
proficiency?
(2m)
i)

_____________________________________________________________________

ii)

_____________________________________________________________________

6. Based on the article, circle the suitable meaning of the words below:
a) recomme
nd
b) see it

A. sug
gest
A. reca
ll

B. advise

C. acclaim

D. mention

B. rememb
er

C. understa
nd

D. comprehe
nd

7. Based on your understanding of the passage, why students need to use


dictionary? (CLO 2, C2)
A. To improve their vocabulary
B. To understand the words better
C. To use it when they are travelling

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