Answer the following questions based on the passage you have just read. 1.

What does the distance education mode aim to achieve? Distance education is a mode of education aimed at delivering education to students who are not physically at the site of learning 2. How do distance learners communicate with their lecturers? Students and lecturers communicate with each other via various forms of electronic media, printed material or technology that enable the students and the lecturers to communicate at the time of their choice. 3. 4. How did the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia begin? The SDE began as a unit under the Centre of Education Services. Why is the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia regarded as a hybrid form of distance education? Its distance education course requires a physical on-site presence like sitting for examinations. 5. What is the maximum duration allowed for students to complete their programme? The maximum duration allowed is 12 years.

Choose the best answer for the following questions. 1. What is the best title for this passage?

A. B. C. D.

Forms of education. Benefits of Distance Education. The School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Courses offered at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2.

Distance Education benefits working adults in the following ways EXCEPT A. B. C. D. They dont have to be physically present at the campus. They can study and work at the same time. They can communicate with their lecturers at the time of their choice. They can work shorter hours because they have enrolled as distance education students.

3.

What is true about the five plus zero scheme?

A.

B.
C. D.

Students are required to fulfil a one-year full-time study to graduate. Students need not do the one-year full-time study to graduate. Students study four years and do a one year full-time to graduate. Students have been following this system until the 1992/1993 academic year.

4.

What do students do during the Intensive Course? i. ii. iii. iv. A. B. C. D. Attend lectures Conduct practical work Sit for continuous assessment Attend teleconferencing sessions i and ii only ii and iv only i, ii and iii only All of the above

5.

Which of the following statement is false? A. B. C. D. The School of Distance Education is a hybrid course of study. The duration of the Intensive Course at the main campus is three weeks long. The School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia only offers undergraduate programmes. The postgraduate programmes at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia are offered on a part-time or full-time basis.

Match the following headings to the appropriate paragraphs. Paragraph I Paragraph II The School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Para II) Graduate and Postgraduate Programmes at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Para VI) What is Distance Education? Distance Learning Systems at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Para III) The characteristics of the Distance Learning system implemented at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia.(Para IV) Distance Learners annual schedule at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia.(Para V) 2

Paragraph III Paragraph IV Paragraph V

Paragraph VI

2 Vocabulary
Based on the passage, match the words in A with their meanings in B. A contrasted ( line 1 ) blended ( line 8 ) mediated ( line 11 ) encompassing ( line 12 ) attaining ( line 17 ) opt ( line 17 ) implemented ( line 22 ) submit ( line 41 ) compulsory ( line 42 ) stipulated ( line 45 ) B 4. enveloping 9. required 8. hand in 1. differentiated 2. mixed 10. specified 3. moderated 7. enforced 6. choose 5. achieving

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Choose the most appropriate answer. 1. The word hybrid (line 8) means __________ . A. B. 2. different similar C. D. combined complex

The word Hence (line 10) can be replaced with __________ . A. B. In addition Moreover C. D. Thus However

3.

The word it (line 19) refers to __________ . A. B. C. D. 1971 Distance Education The Centre of Education Services The School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia

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The word these (line 23) refers to the __________ . i. ii. iii. iv. A. B. C. D. four plus one system five plus one system five plus zero system four year system i and ii only ii and iv only i, ii and iii only All of the above

5.

In addition (line 48) can be replaced by __________ . A. B. Although Besides C. D. Therefore Hence

Fill in the blanks with the given words or phrases.

challenge possible

part-time basis determination

succeed

achievements

It is a challenge for adults who are working full-time to pursue a degree course on a part-time basis. However, with courage, discipline and determination, many adult part-time students do succeed. Their achievements are made possible with the help and support of family members, friends and colleagues.

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