UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES

FOUNDATION IN ARTS
FHEL1034 ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
MID-TRIMESTER TEST (MOCK PAPER)
Date:

Time: (1 hour)

NAME:
STUDENT ID:

TUTORIAL GROUP:

Instruction to Candidates:
This question paper consists of FOUR parts. Answer all the questions in this question
paper.
Part 1: Active and Passive Voice (10 marks)
The following sentences are either in active or passive voice. If the sentence is in active
voice, change it to passive. If the sentence is in passive voice, change it to active.
1. The delegates cheered for the passionate politician.
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2. The participants were welcomed by Joyce Carmen.
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3. Since last year, my accounts have been checked through twice a month.
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4. Saratoga Springs, New York, is called the gateway to Adirondacks.

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5. On the same day the syllabus was changed, the unit leader was assigned to a different
subjects team.
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6. The new nursing program had been approved by the Curriculum Committee.
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7. The lesson was quickly learnt but also quickly forgotten by the class.
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8. When the team that went for negotiations with a client returned, they were given a
bonus and a day off.
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9. Once the waiter served the bread, it was gobbled down by the hungry guests.

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10. Sally and I are treated to lunch during a business deal.
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Part 2: Parallelism (10 marks)

Revise the following sentences so that their parts are balanced. Write your answers in
the space provided below.
1. The cancer researcher is interested in and feeling excited about the new advances in
medical technology.
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2. The requirements for a chemistry degree are not as strict as a medical degree.
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3 . Bert will meet us either at the restaurant or he will be at the taxi stand.

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4. Ask either Ben or you could ask Marianne to prepare the agenda for tonight's meeting.
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5. The duties of a secretary include:
Preparing board of directors meeting agenda with president
Attend the board meeting and take the minutes
Monthly committee reports collection
To file reports, memos and letters
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Part 3: The 7 Characteristics of Good Business Writing (10 marks)
Revise the following sentences so that they are clear, concrete, complete, concise,
courteous, considerate or correct as indicated. You may add appropriate or remove
unnecessary words or phrases. Write your answers in the space provided below.
1. Pay us quickly so that we can settle the amount you owe us in your outstanding
accounts. (courteous and considerate)
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2. I do not understand a single word you said. (courteous)

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3. You need to elaborate more on a few sections in the report so that our client can
understand it better. (complete)
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4. Pertaining to the matter mentioned prior to this letter, I wish to highlight a few
concerns I have regarding the shipment arrangements made between your company
and ours as we were unable to come up with an agreement to the matter. (clear &
concise)
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5. It is very important to have enough rest the night befor any presentation so that your
mind is alert. Otherwise, there will be a heavy prize to pay and you may loose a deal
and probably even a value client. (correct)
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Part 4: Fax Cover Page (10 marks)

Please complete the following Fax Cover Page with the information provided in the
short passage.
You are the secretary of The Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie (S) Pte Ltds
director, Mr Andrew Laurence. You received this email from the director.

Hello,
Please fax over pages 3-5 of our brochure, Chocoholic, to the director of Forrest
Mars Enterprise, Mr Charming Man, containing information on our latest batch of
products. I promised to send it over within a couple of days. The company has the
same telephone and fax number.
The Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie (S) Pte Ltd
Lian Tong Building #06-03A
18 Tannery Lane (S)347780
347780 Singapore
Tel: +65 6748 9288 Fax: +65 6748 9288
Website: http://www.famous-amos.com.sg/
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Tel

: +65 6994 1941

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Message

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