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The Use Of English For Academic Purposes Question Paper

The Use Of English For Academic Purposes

Course:Bachelor Of Education English

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AEN 102:
THE USE OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

DATE: Monday, 28th December, 2009

TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
1. (Compulsory)

a)
What is a thesis and why is it important to formulate one before
embarking
on
an
essay?
(10
marks)

b)
Prepare an informal outline and then write an essay of about 500 words on
ONE of the following topics.
i)
What can the youth do to eradicate poverty in Kenya?
ii)
Fear can be both positive and negative.
iii)
Ethical behaviour by everyone would make life better for all.
(50 marks)

2.
Listening is an essential skill in academics. Discuss how sharpening your
listening skills can help you to improve your performance.
(20 marks)

3.
a)
Suppose you were to deliver a speech to people who have experienced a
disaster. What techniques would you employ so as to connect with the
audience?
(10
marks)

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b)
Write down the introduction of your speech.

(10 marks)

4.
What courtesies do you need to develop both as a listener and a speaker in order
to be an effective participant in a discussion?

(20 marks)

5.
a)
Reading is a process. Discuss the stages that an effective reader should
go
through.
(10
marks)

b)
Suppose you have been reading for sometime and then you discover that
you have not really understood the content. What could be the cause and
how would you correct it?

(10 marks)

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