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The Use Of English For Academic Purposes Question Paper

The Use Of English For Academic Purposes

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In English And Linguistics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AEN 102: THE USE OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
DATE: MONDAY, 7TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question 1 and any other TWO questions.

1. (Compulsory)

(a)
Define listening. What are the main barriers to effective listening? (10 marks)

(b)
Formulate a thesis statement for the following topic: ?Suffering often

helps to build character.?

(5 marks)

(c)
Write an essay of about 500 words on either of the following topics:

(i)
We should strive for happiness not wealth.

(ii)
The qualities of a good leader.

(15 marks)

2.
Discuss any FIVE techniques that can help to improve listening.
(20 marks)

3.
(a)
Suppose you are invited to deliver a speech to a group of teenagers.

What criteria would you use to select a topic?

(10 marks)

(b)
Write down the speech you would give. Your speech should be

about 300 words long.

(10 marks)

4.
(a)
What is ?discussion??

(5 marks)

(b)
Discuss both the benefits and shortcomings of discussion.
(15 marks)

5.
(a)
Identify situations in which the following reading techniques would be

appropriate:

(i)
Scanning
(ii)
Skimming
(iii)
SQ3R

(15
marks)

(b)
What does reading flexibility mean?

(5 marks)

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